CVE-2025-42958CWE-250

Missing Authentication check in SAP NetWeaver

Critical · published September 9, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A missing authentication check in SAP NetWeaver on IBM i-series means unauthorized users can potentially roam free in your sensitive data like kids in a candy store! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where the kitchen staff forgot to lock the back door; anyone can waltz in and start making changes to the menu or even throw out the food! This flaw allows anyone with access to meddle with your data, just like a guest altering the chef's special without permission. An attacker could gain enough access to read, modify, or even delete sensitive information, wreaking absolute havoc on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your application. Imagine the fallout if confidential data were leaked or falsified – it could lead to massive reputational damage and financial loss!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the kitchen staff forgot to lock the back door; anyone can waltz in and start making changes to the menu or even throw out the food! This flaw allows anyone with access to meddle with your data, just like a guest altering the chef's special without permission. This vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver occurs due to a missing authentication check, allowing high-privileged unauthorized users to exploit functionalities meant for admins, creating a direct path for data mischief.

What to do

An attacker could gain enough access to read, modify, or even delete sensitive information, wreaking absolute havoc on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your application. Imagine the fallout if confidential data were leaked or falsified – it could lead to massive reputational damage and financial loss! To defend against this critical vulnerability, implement immediate authentication checks to restrict access based on user roles. Additionally, evaluate and patch to the latest version of SAP NetWeaver to ensure all security measures are in place and functioning properly. You've got this! With prompt action, you can secure your application and keep those data doors locked tight! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00712 · 53.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-250 · Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
Published
2025-09-09T02:11Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 SEP 02:11Z
    Missing Authentication check in SAP NetWeaver
    cvelistv5