CVE-2025-42963: SAP NetWeaver Application Server for Java (Log Viewer ) · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Affects SAP NetWeaver Application Server for Java (Log Viewer )Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.1 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:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/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-2025-42963, organizations should: 1) Immediately restrict and audit administrator access to the SAP NetWeaver Application Server for Java Log Viewer component, ensuring only trusted personnel have high-level privileges. 2) Implement strong multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all administrator accounts to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 3) Monitor logs and system behavior for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected deserialization errors or anomalous process executions. 4) Apply network segmentation and firewall rules to limit access to SAP management interfaces to trusted networks and hosts only. 5) Stay alert for SAP vendor advisories and apply patches or updates as soon as they become available. 6) Consider deploying runtime application self-protection (RASP) or Java security frameworks that can detect or block unsafe deserialization at runtime. 7) Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on SAP environments to identify and remediate related weaknesses. 8) Educate administrators on the risks of unsafe deserialization and secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in custom SAP extensions or integrations.
Description
A critical vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Application server for Java Log Viewer enables authenticated administrator users to exploit unsafe Java object deserialization. Successful exploitation can lead to full operating system compromise, granting attackers complete control over the affected system. This results in a severe impact on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application and host environment.