How severe is CVE-2016-6140?

CVE-2016-6140 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-2016-6140 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-2016-6140?

CVE-2016-6140 affects Sap Trex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6140?

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-2016-6140 published?

CVE-2016-6140 was published on 2016-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6140

CVE-2016-6140 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Sap Trex
Published: 2016-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP TREX 7.10 Revision 63 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via vectors related to RFC-Gateway, aka SAP Security Note 2203591.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6140?: SAP TREX 7.10 Revision 63 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via vectors related to RFC-Gateway, aka SAP Security Note 2203591.
How severe is CVE-2016-6140?: CVE-2016-6140 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-2016-6140 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-2016-6140?: CVE-2016-6140 affects Sap Trex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6140?: 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-2016-6140 published?: CVE-2016-6140 was published on 2016-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:trex:7.10:revision_63:*:*:*:*:*:*

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