How severe is CVE-2016-6142?

CVE-2016-6142 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 high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-6142 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6142?

CVE-2016-6142 affects Sap Hana. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6142?

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-2016-6142 published?

CVE-2016-6142 was published on 2016-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6142

CVE-2016-6142 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Hana 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sap Hana
Published: 2016-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP HANA DB 1.00.73.00.389160 (NewDB100_REL) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary audit trail fields into the SYSLOG via vectors related to the SQL protocol, aka SAP Security Note 2197459.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6142?: SAP HANA DB 1.00.73.00.389160 (NewDB100_REL) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary audit trail fields into the SYSLOG via vectors related to the SQL protocol, aka SAP Security Note 2197459.
How severe is CVE-2016-6142?: CVE-2016-6142 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-6142 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6142?: CVE-2016-6142 affects Sap Hana. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6142?: 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-2016-6142 published?: CVE-2016-6142 was published on 2016-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:hana:1.00.73.00.389160:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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