How severe is CVE-2016-6148?

CVE-2016-6148 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-6148 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6148?

CVE-2016-6148 affects Sap Hana. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6148?

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-2016-6148 published?

CVE-2016-6148 was published on 2016-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6148

CVE-2016-6148 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sap Hana
Published: 2016-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP HANA DB 1.00.73.00.389160 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process termination) or execute arbitrary code via vectors related to an IMPORT statement, aka SAP Security Note 2233136.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6148?: SAP HANA DB 1.00.73.00.389160 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process termination) or execute arbitrary code via vectors related to an IMPORT statement, aka SAP Security Note 2233136.
How severe is CVE-2016-6148?: CVE-2016-6148 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-6148 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6148?: CVE-2016-6148 affects Sap Hana. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6148?: 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-2016-6148 published?: CVE-2016-6148 was published on 2016-08-05 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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