Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject a malicious script into a dynamically crafted URL. The victim, when tricked into clicking on this crafted URL unknowingly executes the malicious payload in their browser. On successful exploitation, the attacker can access or modify sensitive information within the scope of victim's web browser, with no impact on availability of the application.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAP | SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform | SAP_BASIS 740; SAP_BASIS 750; SAP_BASIS 751; SAP_BASIS 752; SAP_BASIS 753; SAP_BASIS 754; SAP_BASIS 755; SAP_BASIS 756; SAP_BASIS 757; SAP_BASIS 758 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform VendorSAP Affected SAP_BASIS 740; SAP_BASIS 750; SAP_BASIS 751; SAP_BASIS 752; SAP_BASIS 753; SAP_BASIS 754; SAP_BASIS 755; SAP_BASIS 756; SAP_BASIS 757; SAP_BASIS 758 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-42969
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-jm3v-9fqw-4cxx
References
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Sources
- CVE-2025-42969 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-42969 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-jm3v-9fqw-4cxx · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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