SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP up to 816 redirect

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP up to 816. Affected is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to redirect. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-42981. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP up to 816 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a redirect vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-601. A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Due to an open redirect vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP, an unauthenticated attacker could craft a URL link embedding a malicious script at a location not properly sanitized. When a victim clicks on this link, the script executes within the victim's browser, redirecting them to a site controlled by the attacker. This allows the attacker to access and/or modify restricted information related to the web client. While the vulnerability poses no impact on data availability, it presents a considerable risk to confidentiality and integrity.

The advisory is shared for download at me.sap.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-42981 since 04/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 07/16/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1204.001.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 242117 (SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (242117). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Class: Redirect
CWE: CWE-601
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 242117
Nessus Name: SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP Multiple Vulnerabilities

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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
07/16/2025 +8 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sap.com

Advisory: me.sap.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-42981 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-42981
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-315292
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150716

Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2025 07:36
Updated: 07/16/2025 02:09
Changes: 07/08/2025 07:36 (63), 07/16/2025 02:09 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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