CVE-2025-26661: SAP NetWeaver (ABAP Class Builder) · Missing Authorization
Affects SAP NetWeaver (ABAP Class Builder)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 36% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Mar 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-26661, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Monitor SAP security advisories closely and apply official patches or security notes from SAP as soon as they become available for the affected SAP_BASIS versions. 2) Enforce strict role-based access controls (RBAC) within SAP environments, ensuring that users have only the minimum necessary privileges, particularly restricting access to ABAP Class Builder functionalities. 3) Conduct regular audits of user permissions and SAP system logs to detect unusual or unauthorized access attempts related to ABAP development tools. 4) Segment SAP systems from general network access using firewalls and network segmentation to limit exposure to potential attackers. 5) Employ SAP-specific security tools and monitoring solutions that can detect privilege escalation attempts and anomalous behavior within SAP modules. 6) Train SAP administrators and developers on secure configuration practices and awareness of this vulnerability to prevent inadvertent exposure. 7) Consider implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for SAP access to reduce risk from compromised credentials. 8) Establish incident response plans tailored to SAP environments to quickly respond to any exploitation attempts. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on SAP-specific controls and proactive monitoring.
Description
Due to missing authorization check, SAP NetWeaver (ABAP Class Builder) allows an attacker to gain higher access levels than they should have, resulting in escalation of privileges. On successful exploitation, this could result in disclosure of highly sensitive information. It could also have a high impact on the integrity and availability of the application.