CVE-2026-40128: CWE-35: Path Traversal in SAP_SE SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java (Web Container)
CVE-2026-40128 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java (Web Container). It allows an unauthenticated attacker to craft a malicious HTTP logon request that manipulates file inclusion parameters. This manipulation enables the attacker to traverse directories and process arbitrary files on the local system. Successful exploitation could lead to viewing or modifying sensitive information or causing denial of service by making parts of the system unavailable.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java (Web Container) involves improper handling of file inclusion parameters in HTTP logon requests. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this to perform path traversal, allowing access to files outside the intended directory scope. The attacker can cause confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts by viewing or modifying sensitive files or disrupting system functionality. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.0, reflecting network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level is currently documented, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables an unauthenticated remote attacker to perform path traversal and include arbitrary files on the affected system. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information, unauthorized modification of data, and denial of service conditions affecting system availability. The severity is critical due to the broad impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability without requiring authentication or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is documented, organizations should monitor SAP security advisories closely for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to the affected SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java Web Container and applying compensating controls to limit exposure.
CVE-2026-40128: CWE-35: Path Traversal in SAP_SE SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java (Web Container)
Description
CVE-2026-40128 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java (Web Container). It allows an unauthenticated attacker to craft a malicious HTTP logon request that manipulates file inclusion parameters. This manipulation enables the attacker to traverse directories and process arbitrary files on the local system. Successful exploitation could lead to viewing or modifying sensitive information or causing denial of service by making parts of the system unavailable.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.0critical
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java (Web Container) involves improper handling of file inclusion parameters in HTTP logon requests. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this to perform path traversal, allowing access to files outside the intended directory scope. The attacker can cause confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts by viewing or modifying sensitive files or disrupting system functionality. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.0, reflecting network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level is currently documented, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables an unauthenticated remote attacker to perform path traversal and include arbitrary files on the affected system. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information, unauthorized modification of data, and denial of service conditions affecting system availability. The severity is critical due to the broad impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability without requiring authentication or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is documented, organizations should monitor SAP security advisories closely for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to the affected SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java Web Container and applying compensating controls to limit exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- sap
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-09T17:29:44.662Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a2769ece29bf47b50f67261
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 01:18:36 UTC
Last enriched: 06/16/2026, 08:16:52 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 150
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