XSS in SAP Se Netweaver Abap Platform

CVE-2025-42938

Due to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the SAP NetWeaver ABAP Platform, an unauthenticated attacker could generate a malicious link and make it publicly accessible. If an authenticated user clicks on this link, the injected input is processed during the website�s page generation, resulting in the creation of malicious content. When executed, this content allows the attacker to access or modify information within the victim's browser scope, impacting the confidentiality and integrity�while availability remains unaffected.

Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)

EPSS: 0.002 (10.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.1 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-42938?
CVE-2025-42938 is a medium-severity vulnerability in SAP Se Netweaver Abap Platform, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 6.1/10. Published 2025-09-09.
How severe is CVE-2025-42938?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.1 out of 10.