The SQL interface in SAP HANA before Revision 102 does not limit the number of login attempts for the SYSTEM user when the password_lock_for_system_user is not supported or is configured as "False," which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication via a brute force attack, aka SAP Security Note 2216869
Published Aug 5, 2016
8.1
HIGHCVSS 3.0
EPSS 3.84%
Description
The SQL interface in SAP HANA before Revision 102 does not limit the number of login attempts for the SYSTEM user when the password_lock_for_system_user is not supported or is configured as "False," which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication via a brute force attack, aka SAP Security Note 2216869.
Affected products
Remediation
No remediation recorded yet.
Metrics
No CVSS v4.0 score for this CVE.
No CVSS v3.1 score for this CVE.
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
This CVE is not in the KEV list.
No CISA SSVC assessment for this CVE yet.
Estimated probability of exploitation in the wild in the next 30 days (FIRST EPSS). As of Oct 1, 2026.
Score over time
2022–2026- EPSS v2
- EPSS v3
- EPSS v4
- EPSS v5
Percentile over time
- EPSS v2
- EPSS v3
- EPSS v4
- EPSS v5
Table of values (11 key points)
Flat stretches are collapsed; showing up to 120 newest points.
| Date | Score | Percentile | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 3.84% (0.03841) | 89.79th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 3.84% (0.03841) | 88.72th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 1.26% (0.01258) | 78.64th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 0.14% (0.00144) | 32.09th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 1.35% (0.01354) | 86.75th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| May 4, 2024 | 1.35% (0.01354) | 86.07th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 1.35% (0.01354) | 84.07th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 6, 2023 | 1.21% (0.01213) | 66.61th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Feb 17, 2023 | 1.21% (0.01213) | 66.22th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Apr 1, 2022 | 1.21% (0.01213) | 64.21th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Feb 4, 2022 | 1.21% (0.01213) | 40.54th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
References (5)
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138443/SAP-HANA-DB-1.00.73.00.389160-SYSTEM-User-Brute-Force.html x_refsource_MISC
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/91 mailing-listx_refsource_FULLDISC
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92065 vdb-entryx_refsource_BIDThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.onapsis.com/blog/onapsis-publishes-15-advisories-sap-hana-and-building-components x_refsource_MISCThird Party Advisory
- https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-system-user-brute-force-attack x_refsource_MISCPermissions Required
| Link | Providers | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138443/SAP-HANA-DB-1.00.73.00.389160-SYSTEM-User-Brute-Force.html | x_refsource_MISC | |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/91 | mailing-listx_refsource_FULLDISC | |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92065 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BIDThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry | |
| https://www.onapsis.com/blog/onapsis-publishes-15-advisories-sap-hana-and-building-components | x_refsource_MISCThird Party Advisory | |
| https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-system-user-brute-force-attack | x_refsource_MISCPermissions Required |
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