CVE-2025-42936 Missing Authorization check in SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP

Medium 5.4 Published 12 Aug 2025 Updated 26 Feb 2026

Authenticated users can access restricted barcode interface objects due to missing authorization checks, leading to privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-42936?

CVE-2025-42936 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SAP_SE SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP, published on 12 Aug 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP does not enable an administrator to assign distinguished authorizations for different user roles, this issue allows authenticated users to access restricted objects in the barcode interface, leading to privilege escalation. This results in a low impact on the confidentiality and integrity of the application, there is no impact on availability.

Weakness: CWE-266

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-42936?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Sap Basis.

How do I fix CVE-2025-42936?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-42936 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2025-42936 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-42936 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x5gw-xjgf-g6gh.