CVE-2016-6818

CVE-2016-6818 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sap Business Intelligence Platform 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-89.

Key facts

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in SAP Business Intelligence platform before January 2017 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, modify data, cause a denial of service (data deletion), or launch administrative operations or possibly OS commands via a crafted SQL query. The vendor response is SAP Security Note 2361633.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6818?
SQL injection vulnerability in SAP Business Intelligence platform before January 2017 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, modify data, cause a denial of service (data deletion), or launch administrative operations or possibly OS commands via a crafted SQL query. The vendor response is SAP Security Note 2361633.
How severe is CVE-2016-6818?
CVE-2016-6818 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-2016-6818 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6818?
CVE-2016-6818 affects Sap Business Intelligence Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6818?
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-2016-6818 published?
CVE-2016-6818 was published on 2017-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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