Auth bypass in SAP Se Netweaver Application Server For Abap
CVE-2025-42961
Due to a missing authorization check in SAP NetWeaver Application server for ABAP, an authenticated user with high privileges could exploit the insufficient validation of user permissions to access sensitive database tables. By leveraging overly permissive access configurations, unauthorized reading of critical data is possible, resulting in a significant impact on the confidentiality of the information stored. However, the integrity and availability of the system remain unaffected.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.003 (23.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.9 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Sap_se Sap Netweaver Application Server For Abap — versions SAP_BASIS 700, SAP_BASIS 701, SAP_BASIS 702
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-42961?
- CVE-2025-42961 is a medium-severity vulnerability in SAP Se Netweaver Application Server For Abap, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 4.9/10. Published 2025-07-08.
- How severe is CVE-2025-42961?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.9 out of 10.