CVE-2026-0492: SAP HANA database · Missing Authentication
Affects SAP HANA databaseSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 07:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 26% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SAP_SESAP HANA database | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-0492, organizations should immediately assess their SAP HANA 2.00 deployments for exposure to this vulnerability. Since no official patches are currently available, implement the following specific measures: 1) Restrict network access to SAP HANA management interfaces using firewalls and network segmentation to limit exposure to trusted administrators only. 2) Enforce strong authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 3) Monitor user activity and audit logs for unusual privilege escalation attempts or unauthorized user switches. 4) Apply the principle of least privilege by reviewing and minimizing user permissions to reduce the impact of compromised accounts. 5) Temporarily disable or restrict the use of functions that allow user context switching if feasible. 6) Stay informed on SAP security advisories and apply official patches or updates as soon as they become available. 7) Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments focused on authentication controls within SAP HANA to identify and remediate similar weaknesses. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice and address the specific nature of the missing authentication flaw.
Description
SAP HANA database is vulnerable to privilege escalation allowing an attacker with valid credentials of any user to switch to another user potentially gaining administrative access. This exploit could result in a total compromise of the system�s confidentiality, integrity, and availability.