SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP/ABAP Platform SAP_BASIS 740 up to SAP_BASIS 757 URL cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform. Affected is an unknown function of the component URL Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-42969. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component URL Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject a malicious script into a dynamically crafted URL. The victim, when tricked into clicking on this crafted URL unknowingly executes the malicious payload in their browser. On successful exploitation, the attacker can access or modify sensitive information within the scope of victim's web browser, with no impact on availability of the application.

The advisory is shared at me.sap.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-42969 since 04/16/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
07/08/2025 +83 days Advisory disclosed
07/08/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/08/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sap.com

Advisory: me.sap.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-42969 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-42969
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-315281
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150716

Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2025 07:33
Changes: 07/08/2025 07:33 (64)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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