CVE-2025-42953: SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP · Missing Authorization
Affects SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAPSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.1 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 41% 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:N/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Jul 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-2025-42953, organizations should first monitor SAP security advisories closely and apply official patches or updates as soon as they become available. In the interim, review and tighten SAP user access controls to ensure the principle of least privilege is enforced, limiting user permissions to only what is necessary. Implement robust authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication, to reduce the risk of unauthorized access. Conduct thorough audits of user roles and permissions within SAP NetWeaver to identify and remediate any excessive privileges. Enable detailed logging and monitoring of SAP system configuration changes and user activities to detect suspicious behavior early. Network segmentation and restricting access to SAP management interfaces to trusted hosts can reduce exposure. Additionally, consider deploying SAP-specific security tools that can detect anomalous privilege escalations or configuration changes. Training and awareness programs for SAP administrators and users about the risks of privilege escalation and secure configuration practices are also recommended.
Description
SAP Netweaver System Configuration does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges. This could completely compromise the integrity and availability with no impact on confidentiality of the system.