SAP HCM GBX01HR5 605 Approve Timesheets Fiori authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in SAP HCM GBX01HR5 605. Affected is an unknown function of the component Approve Timesheets Fiori. Executing a manipulation can lead to authorization. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-42917. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SAP HCM GBX01HR5 605. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Approve Timesheets Fiori. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

SAP HCM Approve Timesheets Fiori 2.0 application does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges. This issue has a significant impact on the application's integrity, while confidentiality and availability remain unaffected.

The advisory is available at me.sap.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-42917 since 04/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/10/2025).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2025-27208) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1989). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • SAP Software

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CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 6.5
CNA Vector (sap): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

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

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
09/09/2025 +146 days Advisory disclosed
09/09/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/10/2025 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sap.com

Advisory: me.sap.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-42917 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-42917
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-323146
EUVD: 🔒
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1989 - SAP Patchday September 2025: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150716

Entryinfo

Created: 09/09/2025 08:11
Updated: 09/10/2025 08:41
Changes: 09/09/2025 08:11 (63), 09/10/2025 06:48 (7), 09/10/2025 08:41 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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