How severe is CVE-2016-3980?

CVE-2016-3980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-3980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3980?

CVE-2016-3980 affects Sap Application Server Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3980?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-3980 published?

CVE-2016-3980 was published on 2016-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3980

CVE-2016-3980 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Application Server Java with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sap Application Server Java
Published: 2016-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Java Startup Framework (aka jstart) in SAP JAVA AS 7.2 through 7.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) via a crafted HTTP request, aka SAP Security Note 2259547.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3980?: The Java Startup Framework (aka jstart) in SAP JAVA AS 7.2 through 7.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) via a crafted HTTP request, aka SAP Security Note 2259547.
How severe is CVE-2016-3980?: CVE-2016-3980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-3980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3980?: CVE-2016-3980 affects Sap Application Server Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3980?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-3980 published?: CVE-2016-3980 was published on 2016-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:application_server_java:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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