CVE-2025-42918
Missing Authorization check in SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP (Background Processing)
Description
SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP allows authenticated users with access to background processing to gain unauthorized read access to profile parameters. This results in a low impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity or availability
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 9, 2025, 2:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 9, 2025, 4:28 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-42918
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | e4686d1a-f260-4930-ac4c-2f5c992778dd | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Review and restrict background processing authorizations.
- Apply SAP security notes for profile parameter access.
- Audit user access to sensitive parameters.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-42918.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://me.sap.com/notes/3623504 | |
| https://url.sap/sapsecuritypatchday |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-42918 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-42918
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CybersecurityNews
SAP Security Patch Day September 2025 – 21 Vulnerabilities and 4 Critical One’s Patched
As part of its scheduled security maintenance, SAP released its September 2025 Patch Day notes, addressing a total of 21 new vulnerabilities and providing updates to four previously released security ... Read more
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 09, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP allows authenticated users with access to background processing to gain unauthorized read access to profile parameters. This results in a low impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity or availability Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://me.sap.com/notes/3623504 Added Reference https://url.sap/sapsecuritypatchday