CVE-2026-0492: SAP HANA database is vulnerable to privilege escalation allowing an attacker with valid credentials of any use

Routine

HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-0492 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting hana database. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2026-01-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): SAP SE · Vendor: sap

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-13 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sap hana database DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.00

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.00

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hana-database || rpm -q hana-database || hana-database --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hana-database sudo apt install hana-database=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.00> sudo apt-mark hold hana-database

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list hana-database sudo dnf downgrade hana-database-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.00> sudo dnf versionlock add hana-database

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-0492?

hana database: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-0492 being exploited?

CVE-2026-0492 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-0492 affect?

CVE-2026-0492 affects hana database. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 syst

How urgent is CVE-2026-0492?

Priority 37/100. High severity

Software pages

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