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Vulnerability record · CVE-2016-6144 · published 5 August 2016

CVE-2016-6144: Sap hana improper access control vulnerability

Sap · Hana

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.

8.1 CVSS 3.0 High EPSS 3.8% · top 10.2% CWE-284 · Improper access control
8.1CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 4.3
3.8%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
10References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

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.

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138443/SAP-HANA-DB-1.00.73.00.389160-SYSTEM-User-Brute-Force.html
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/91
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92065 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.onapsis.com/blog/onapsis-publishes-15-advisories-sap-hana-and-building-components Third Party Advisory
https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-system-user-brute-force-attack Permissions Required
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138443/SAP-HANA-DB-1.00.73.00.389160-SYSTEM-User-Brute-Force.html
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/91
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92065 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.onapsis.com/blog/onapsis-publishes-15-advisories-sap-hana-and-building-components Third Party Advisory
https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-system-user-brute-force-attack Permissions Required

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2016-6144), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.