How severe is CVE-2025-42874?

CVE-2025-42874 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-42874 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-42874?

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.

Does CVE-2025-42874 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-42874 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-201853.

When was CVE-2025-42874 published?

CVE-2025-42874 was published on 2025-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-42874

CVE-2025-42874 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9. 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-405.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-201853
Weakness: CWE-405
Published: 2025-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP NetWeaver remote service for Xcelsius allows an attacker with network access and high privileges to execute arbitrary code on the affected system due to insufficient input validation and improper handling of remote method calls. Exploitation does not require user interaction and could lead to service disruption or unauthorized system control. This has high impact on integrity and availability, with no impact on confidentiality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-42874?: SAP NetWeaver remote service for Xcelsius allows an attacker with network access and high privileges to execute arbitrary code on the affected system due to insufficient input validation and improper handling of remote method calls. Exploitation does not require user interaction and could lead to service disruption or unauthorized system control. This has high impact on integrity and availability, with no impact on confidentiality.
How severe is CVE-2025-42874?: CVE-2025-42874 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-42874 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-42874?: 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.
Does CVE-2025-42874 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-42874 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-201853.
When was CVE-2025-42874 published?: CVE-2025-42874 was published on 2025-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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