How severe is CVE-2016-6143?

CVE-2016-6143 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-2016-6143 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6143?

CVE-2016-6143 affects Sap Hana. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6143?

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-2016-6143 published?

CVE-2016-6143 was published on 2017-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6143

CVE-2016-6143 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sap Hana 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: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Sap Hana
Published: 2017-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP HANA DB 1.00.73.00.389160 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving the audit logs, aka SAP Security Note 2170806.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6143?: SAP HANA DB 1.00.73.00.389160 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving the audit logs, aka SAP Security Note 2170806.
How severe is CVE-2016-6143?: CVE-2016-6143 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-2016-6143 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6143?: CVE-2016-6143 affects Sap Hana. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6143?: 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-2016-6143 published?: CVE-2016-6143 was published on 2017-04-13 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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