How severe is CVE-2025-42942?

CVE-2025-42942 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-2025-42942 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-42942?

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

Does CVE-2025-42942 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-42942 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24212.

When was CVE-2025-42942 published?

CVE-2025-42942 was published on 2025-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-42942

CVE-2025-42942 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24212
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2025-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP has cross-site scripting vulnerability. Due to this, an unauthenticated attacker could craft a URL embedded with malicious script and trick an unauthenticated victim to click on it to execute the script. Upon successful exploitation, the attacker could access and modify limited information within the scope of victim's browser. This vulnerability has no impact on availability of the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-42942?: SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP has cross-site scripting vulnerability. Due to this, an unauthenticated attacker could craft a URL embedded with malicious script and trick an unauthenticated victim to click on it to execute the script. Upon successful exploitation, the attacker could access and modify limited information within the scope of victim's browser. This vulnerability has no impact on availability of the application.
How severe is CVE-2025-42942?: CVE-2025-42942 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-2025-42942 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-42942?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-42942 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-42942 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24212.
When was CVE-2025-42942 published?: CVE-2025-42942 was published on 2025-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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