CVE-2025-42887 is a critical security vulnerability identified in SAP Solution Manager version ST 720, classified under CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code). The root cause is missing input sanitation in the handling of remote-enabled function modules, which allows an authenticated attacker to inject and execute arbitrary malicious code on the affected system. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network with low attack complexity and requires only low-level privileges (authenticated user), without any user interaction. The vulnerability leads to a complete compromise of the SAP Solution Manager system, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Given SAP Solution Manager's role as a central management and monitoring tool for SAP landscapes, exploitation could allow attackers to manipulate critical business processes, access sensitive data, disrupt operations, or pivot to other connected systems. Although no public exploits are currently known, the CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9 underscores the criticality of this flaw. The vulnerability was reserved in April 2025 and published in November 2025, with no patches yet publicly available, indicating a pressing need for SAP customers to monitor vendor advisories closely. The vulnerability's scope is broad due to the widespread use of SAP Solution Manager in enterprise environments, making it a high-priority security concern.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-42887 is substantial due to the widespread adoption of SAP Solution Manager across various industries including manufacturing, finance, energy, and public sector. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive corporate data, manipulation of business-critical processes, and potential disruption of services. This could result in significant financial losses, regulatory penalties under GDPR for data breaches, and reputational damage. The ability to execute arbitrary code remotely with low privileges increases the risk of lateral movement within corporate networks, potentially affecting interconnected SAP systems and other enterprise resources. Critical infrastructure sectors relying on SAP for operational management are particularly vulnerable, raising concerns about national security and economic stability. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive defense, but the critical severity demands immediate attention to prevent future attacks.

1. Monitor SAP Security Notes and vendor advisories closely for the release of official patches addressing CVE-2025-42887 and apply them immediately upon availability. 2. Restrict access to SAP Solution Manager interfaces and remote-enabled function modules to trusted administrators only, using network segmentation and strict access control lists. 3. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all SAP Solution Manager user accounts to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 4. Conduct thorough input validation and sanitization on all inputs to remote-enabled function modules where possible, and employ application-layer firewalls or SAP-specific security tools to detect and block malicious payloads. 5. Enable detailed logging and continuous monitoring of SAP Solution Manager activities to identify suspicious behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. 6. Regularly audit user privileges and remove unnecessary access rights to minimize the attack surface. 7. Employ network-level protections such as VPNs and IP whitelisting to limit exposure of SAP Solution Manager to the internet or untrusted networks. 8. Prepare and test incident response plans specifically for SAP environments to ensure rapid containment and recovery in case of compromise.