CVE-2025-42961 Missing Authorization check in SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP
An authenticated high-privilege user can bypass authorization checks to read sensitive database tables in SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-42961?
CVE-2025-42961 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SAP_SE SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP, published on 8 Jul 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-42961?
How do I fix CVE-2025-42961?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-42961 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-2025-42961 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-42961 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6747-vr5m-xj4w.