SAP NetWeaver and ABAP Platform up to 754 RFC Enabled Function authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in SAP NetWeaver and ABAP Platform up to 754 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component RFC Enabled Function Module. Performing a manipulation results in authorization. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-42986. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SAP NetWeaver and ABAP Platform up to 754. This affects an unknown part of the component RFC Enabled Function Module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Due to a missing authorization check in an obsolete RFC enabled function module in SAP BASIS, an authenticated low-privileged attacker could call a Remote Function Call (RFC), potentially accessing restricted system information. This results in low impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity or availability of the application.

It is possible to read the advisory at me.sap.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-42986 since 04/16/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/27/2025).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 🔍
07/08/2025 +83 days 🔍
07/08/2025 +0 days 🔍
10/27/2025 +111 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sap.com

Advisory: me.sap.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-42986 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-42986
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-315255
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150716

Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2025 07:26
Updated: 10/27/2025 21:12
Changes: 07/08/2025 07:26 (63), 10/27/2025 21:12 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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