How severe is CVE-2019-0255?

CVE-2019-0255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-0255 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-0255?

CVE-2019-0255 primarily affects Sap Advanced Business Application Programming Platform Kernel. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0255?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-0255 published?

CVE-2019-0255 was published on 2019-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-0255

CVE-2019-0255 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Advanced Business Application Programming Platform Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sap Advanced Business Application Programming Platform Kernel
Published: 2019-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP Platform, Krnl64nuc 7.74, krnl64UC 7.73, 7.74, Kernel 7.73, 7.74, 7.75, fails to validate type of installation for an ABAP Server system correctly. That behavior may lead to situation, where business user achieves access to the full SAP Menu, that is 'Easy Access Menu'. The situation can be misused by any user to leverage privileges to business functionality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0255?: SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP Platform, Krnl64nuc 7.74, krnl64UC 7.73, 7.74, Kernel 7.73, 7.74, 7.75, fails to validate type of installation for an ABAP Server system correctly. That behavior may lead to situation, where business user achieves access to the full SAP Menu, that is 'Easy Access Menu'. The situation can be misused by any user to leverage privileges to business functionality.
How severe is CVE-2019-0255?: CVE-2019-0255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-0255 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0255?: CVE-2019-0255 primarily affects Sap Advanced Business Application Programming Platform Kernel. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0255?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-0255 published?: CVE-2019-0255 was published on 2019-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:advanced_business_application_programming_platform_kernel:7.73:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:advanced_business_application_programming_platform_kernel:7.74:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:advanced_business_application_programming_platform_kernel:7.75.:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:advanced_business_application_programming_platform_krnl64nuc:7.74:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:advanced_business_application_programming_platform_krnl64uc:7.73:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:advanced_business_application_programming_platform_krnl64uc:7.74:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Sap Advanced Business Application Programming Platform Kernel

CVE-2019-0304 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): FTP Function of SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP Platform, versions- KRNL32NUC 7.21, 7.21EXT, 7.22, 7.22EXT, KRNL32UC 7.21,…
CVE-2019-0270 — High (CVSS 8.8): ABAP Server of SAP NetWeaver and ABAP Platform fail to perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated…
CVE-2019-0349 — High (CVSS 7.2): SAP Kernel (ABAP Debugger), versions KRNL32NUC 7.21, 7.21EXT, 7.22, 7.22EXT, KRNL32UC 7.21, 7.21EXT, 7.22, 7.22EXT,…
CVE-2019-0265 — Medium (CVSS 4.9): SLD Registration of ABAP Platform allows an attacker to prevent legitimate users from accessing a service, either by…

All CVEs affecting Sap Advanced Business Application Programming Platform Kernel →

Other CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-48316 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could…
CVE-2026-48281 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could…
CVE-2026-48277 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could…
CVE-2026-48055 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Streambert is a cross-platform Electron Desktop App to stream and download any video media. In versions 2.4.0 and…
CVE-2026-34910 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A malicious actor with access to the network could exploit an Improper Input Validation vulnerability found in UniFi OS…
CVE-2026-33587 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Lack of user input sanitisation in Open Notebook v1.8.3 allows the application user to execute Python code (and…

Browse all CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) vulnerabilities →