How severe is CVE-2016-6145?

CVE-2016-6145 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-6145 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6145?

CVE-2016-6145 affects Sap Hana Db. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6145?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-6145 published?

CVE-2016-6145 was published on 2016-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6145

CVE-2016-6145 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Hana Db with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Sap Hana Db
Published: 2016-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SQL interface in SAP HANA DB 1.00.091.00.1418659308 provides different error messages for failed login attempts depending on whether the username exists and is locked when the detailed_error_on_connect option is not supported or is configured as "False," which allows remote attackers to enumerate database users via a series of login attempts, aka SAP Security Note 2216869.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6145?: The SQL interface in SAP HANA DB 1.00.091.00.1418659308 provides different error messages for failed login attempts depending on whether the username exists and is locked when the detailed_error_on_connect option is not supported or is configured as "False," which allows remote attackers to enumerate database users via a series of login attempts, aka SAP Security Note 2216869.
How severe is CVE-2016-6145?: CVE-2016-6145 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-6145 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6145?: CVE-2016-6145 affects Sap Hana Db. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6145?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-6145 published?: CVE-2016-6145 was published on 2016-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:hana_db:1.00.091.00.1418659308:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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