CVE-2016-6138
CVE-2016-6138 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sap Trex with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Sap Trex
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in SAP TREX 7.10 Revision 63 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, aka SAP Security Note 2203591.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-6138?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in SAP TREX 7.10 Revision 63 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, aka SAP Security Note 2203591.
- How severe is CVE-2016-6138?
- CVE-2016-6138 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-6138 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-6138?
- CVE-2016-6138 affects Sap Trex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-6138?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-6138 published?
- CVE-2016-6138 was published on 2016-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138437/SAP-TREX-7.10-Revision-63-Directory-Traversal.html
- http://scn.sap.com/community/security/blog/2015/10/14/sap-security-notes-october-2015--review
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/114
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/86
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92060
- https://layersevensecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Layer-Seven-Security_SAP-Security-Notes_October-2015.pdf
- https://www.onapsis.com/blog/analyzing-sap-security-notes-october-2015
- https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-trex-remote-directory-traversal
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:trex:7.10:revision_63:*:*:*:*:*:*
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