CVE-2025-42989: Auth Bypass (CVSS 9.6)

Description

RFC inbound processing�does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges. On successful exploitation the attacker could critically impact both integrity and availability of the application.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.6

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

References

Other References

https://me.sap.com/notes/3600840 https://url.sap/sapsecuritypatchday

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-42989? +

RFC inbound processing�does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges. On successful exploitation the attacker could critically impact both integrity and availability of the application. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2025-42989? +

CVE-2025-42989 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.6 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-42989? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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