CVE-2025-42922: SAP NetWeaver AS Java (Deploy Web Service) · Code Injection
Affects SAP NetWeaver AS Java (Deploy Web Service)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.9 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 54% 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:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Sep 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-42922, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Immediately restrict access to the Deploy Web Service interface to only trusted and necessary users, employing network segmentation and firewall rules to limit exposure. 2) Enforce strict authentication and authorization policies, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all SAP NetWeaver users to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 3) Monitor logs and audit trails for unusual file upload activities or execution attempts within the Deploy Web Service component. 4) Disable or remove unnecessary services or components related to deployment if not required in the environment. 5) Apply SAP security notes and patches promptly once they become available for this vulnerability. 6) Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on SAP NetWeaver AS Java to identify and remediate similar weaknesses. 7) Educate users about the risks of credential compromise and enforce strong password policies. 8) Consider deploying application-layer firewalls or runtime application self-protection (RASP) solutions that can detect and block suspicious code execution attempts. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on access control, monitoring, and proactive defense tailored to the vulnerability's exploitation vector.
Description
SAP NetWeaver AS Java allows an attacker authenticated as a non-administrative user to use a flaw in an available service to upload an arbitrary file. This file when executed can lead to a full compromise of confidentiality, integrity and availability of the system.