How severe is CVE-2025-42872?

CVE-2025-42872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-42872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-42872?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-42872 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-42872 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-201855.

When was CVE-2025-42872 published?

CVE-2025-42872 was published on 2025-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-42872

CVE-2025-42872 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-489.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-201855
Weakness: CWE-489
Published: 2025-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Due to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal, an unauthenticated attacker could inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users� browsers, allowing the attacker to steal session cookies, tokens, and other sensitive information. As a result, the vulnerability has a low impact on confidentiality and integrity and no impact on availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-42872?: Due to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal, an unauthenticated attacker could inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users� browsers, allowing the attacker to steal session cookies, tokens, and other sensitive information. As a result, the vulnerability has a low impact on confidentiality and integrity and no impact on availability.
How severe is CVE-2025-42872?: CVE-2025-42872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-42872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-42872?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-42872 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-42872 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-201855.
When was CVE-2025-42872 published?: CVE-2025-42872 was published on 2025-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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