How severe is CVE-2016-7252?

CVE-2016-7252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-7252 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7252?

CVE-2016-7252 affects Microsoft Sql Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7252?

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

When was CVE-2016-7252 published?

CVE-2016-7252 was published on 2016-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7252

CVE-2016-7252 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Microsoft Sql Server
Published: 2016-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft SQL Server 2016 mishandles the FILESTREAM path, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, aka "SQL Analysis Services Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7252?: Microsoft SQL Server 2016 mishandles the FILESTREAM path, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, aka "SQL Analysis Services Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2016-7252?: CVE-2016-7252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-7252 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7252?: CVE-2016-7252 affects Microsoft Sql Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7252?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-7252 published?: CVE-2016-7252 was published on 2016-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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