CVE-2025-42956

CVE-2025-42956 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Sap Basis 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

Description

SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform allows an unauthenticated attacker to create a malicious link which they can make publicly available. When an authenticated victim clicks on this malicious link, injected input data will be used by the web site page generation to create content which when executed in the victim's browser leading to low impact on Confidentiality and Integrity with no effect on Availability of the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-42956?
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform allows an unauthenticated attacker to create a malicious link which they can make publicly available. When an authenticated victim clicks on this malicious link, injected input data will be used by the web site page generation to create content which when executed in the victim's browser leading to low impact on Confidentiality and Integrity with no effect on Availability of the application.
How severe is CVE-2025-42956?
CVE-2025-42956 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-2025-42956 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.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-42956?
CVE-2025-42956 primarily affects Sap Sap Basis. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-42956?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-42956 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-42956 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20410.
When was CVE-2025-42956 published?
CVE-2025-42956 was published on 2025-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (15)

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