CVE-2025-42942
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP
Reported by sap · Published August 12, 2025
SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP has cross-site scripting vulnerability. Due to this, an unauthenticated attacker could craft a URL embedded with malicious script and trick an unauthenticated victim to click on it to execute the script. Upon successful exploitation, the attacker could access and modify limited information within the scope of victim's browser. This vulnerability has no impact on availability of the application.
Risk scores
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| SAP_SE | SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP | SAP_BASIS 700, SAP_BASIS 701, SAP_BASIS 702 |
| SAP_SE | SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP | * |
Timeline
- Aug 11, 2025 CVE Published
- Aug 12, 2025 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Aug 12, 2025 Coalition ESS Score (23 in total, the first dated here)
- Sep 7, 2025 CVE Updated
- Mar 17, 2026 Security Advisory (3 in total, the first dated here)
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