How severe is CVE-2019-0389?

CVE-2019-0389 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2019-0389 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-0389?

CVE-2019-0389 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Java. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0389?

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-2019-0389 published?

CVE-2019-0389 was published on 2019-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-0389

CVE-2019-0389 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Java with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Application Server Java
Published: 2019-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An administrator of SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java (J2EE-Framework), (corrected in versions 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.31, 7.4, 7.5), may change privileges for all or some functions in Java Server, and enable users to execute functions, they are not allowed to execute otherwise.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0389?: An administrator of SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java (J2EE-Framework), (corrected in versions 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.31, 7.4, 7.5), may change privileges for all or some functions in Java Server, and enable users to execute functions, they are not allowed to execute otherwise.
How severe is CVE-2019-0389?: CVE-2019-0389 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2019-0389 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0389?: CVE-2019-0389 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Java. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0389?: 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-2019-0389 published?: CVE-2019-0389 was published on 2019-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:7.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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