On February 2026 security patch day, SAP released 26 new and one updated security notes addressing critical vulnerabilities in its CRM, S/4HANA, and NetWeaver platforms. These vulnerabilities span multiple SAP components integral to enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, and application server frameworks. Although specific technical details of each vulnerability are not provided, the critical severity rating suggests they could enable remote code execution, privilege escalation, or unauthorized data access. SAP's S/4HANA is a next-generation ERP suite widely deployed in large enterprises, while NetWeaver serves as a foundational technology platform for SAP applications. CRM systems handle sensitive customer data and business workflows. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could lead to significant data breaches, disruption of business operations, or unauthorized manipulation of business-critical processes. No known exploits have been reported in the wild yet, but the critical nature of these flaws and the broad deployment of SAP products make them attractive targets for attackers. The patch release underscores the importance of regular security maintenance and proactive vulnerability management in SAP environments.

For European organizations, the impact of these SAP vulnerabilities could be severe. Many large enterprises and government agencies across Europe rely heavily on SAP ERP, CRM, and NetWeaver platforms to manage critical business functions, including finance, supply chain, human resources, and customer relations. Exploitation could result in unauthorized access to sensitive corporate and personal data, disruption of essential services, and potential financial losses. Given the interconnected nature of European supply chains and regulatory requirements such as GDPR, a breach could also lead to significant compliance penalties and reputational damage. Critical infrastructure sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and transportation that use SAP systems could face operational outages or sabotage. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for organizations to patch and harden their systems before attackers develop weaponized exploits. However, the critical severity rating indicates that the vulnerabilities could be exploited with relative ease and without requiring user interaction, increasing the urgency for mitigation.

European organizations should immediately review and apply the relevant SAP security notes released on the February 2026 patch day to remediate the identified vulnerabilities. Patch deployment should be prioritized in production environments, especially those handling sensitive data or critical business processes. Organizations should conduct thorough testing in staging environments to ensure stability before full rollout. In addition to patching, enhanced monitoring of SAP system logs and network traffic for unusual activity is recommended to detect potential exploitation attempts. Implement strict access controls and segmentation for SAP systems to limit lateral movement in case of compromise. Regularly audit user privileges and disable unnecessary accounts. Employ SAP-specific security tools and follow SAP’s security best practices, including secure configuration and encryption of sensitive data. Organizations should also prepare incident response plans tailored to SAP environments to quickly contain and remediate any breaches. Collaboration with SAP support and cybersecurity vendors can provide additional threat intelligence and remediation guidance.