CVE-2026-0501 SQL Injection Vulnerability in SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud and On-Premise (Financials � General Ledger)
An authenticated user can execute crafted SQL queries to read, modify, and delete backend database data in SAP S/4HANA Financials.
- 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-2026-0501?
CVE-2026-0501 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in SAP_SE SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud and On-Premise (Financials � General Ledger), published on 13 Jan 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Due to insufficient input validation in SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud and On-Premise (Financials General Ledger), an authenticated user could execute crafted SQL queries to read, modify, and delete backend database data. This leads to a high impact on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0501?
How do I fix CVE-2026-0501?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-0501 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2026-0501 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0501 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xwwh-3hfg-5c8w.