# CVE-2016-4018: The Data Provisioning Agent (aka DP Agent) in SAP HANA does not properly restrict access to service functionality, which allows remote attac

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2016-04-14 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The Data Provisioning Agent (aka DP Agent) in SAP HANA does not properly restrict access to service functionality, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, gain privileges, and conduct unspecified other attacks via unspecified vectors, aka SAP Security Note 2262742.

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## References

- https://erpscan.io/press-center/blog/dos-vulnerabilities-on-the-rise-sap-security-notes-april-2016/

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