CVE-2025-42908

CVE-2025-42908 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-352.

Key facts

Description

Due to a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP, an authenticated attacker could initiate transactions directly via the session manager, bypassing the first transaction screen and the associated authorization check. This vulnerability could allow the attacker to perform actions and execute transactions that would normally require specific permissions, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the system by enabling unauthorized access to restricted functionality. There is no impact to availability from this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-42908?
Due to a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP, an authenticated attacker could initiate transactions directly via the session manager, bypassing the first transaction screen and the associated authorization check. This vulnerability could allow the attacker to perform actions and execute transactions that would normally require specific permissions, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the system by enabling unauthorized access to restricted functionality. There is no impact to availability from this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2025-42908?
CVE-2025-42908 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-42908 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-42908?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-42908 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-42908 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-34122.
When was CVE-2025-42908 published?
CVE-2025-42908 was published on 2025-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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