CVE-2025-42980CWE-502

Insecure Deserialization in SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal Federated Portal Network

Critical · published July 8, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
55.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A privileged user could exploit a sneaky deserialization flaw to upload malicious content, threatening the entire SAP NetWeaver system! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant allowing customers to drop off mysterious takeout orders without checking the packaging. If the kitchen doesn't inspect what’s inside, they might serve something that poisons everyone in the dining room! An attacker could upload harmful content that, when activated, may compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the host system. This means sensitive data could leak, the system could be manipulated, or even rendered completely unusable — a recipe for disaster, indeed!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant allowing customers to drop off mysterious takeout orders without checking the packaging. If the kitchen doesn't inspect what’s inside, they might serve something that poisons everyone in the dining room! This vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal allows a privileged user to upload untrusted content that, when deserialized, could execute arbitrary code, leading to severe compromises of the system's security.

What to do

An attacker could upload harmful content that, when activated, may compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the host system. This means sensitive data could leak, the system could be manipulated, or even rendered completely unusable — a recipe for disaster, indeed! Immediate steps include patching to the latest version of SAP NetWeaver to eliminate the risk of exploitation. Additionally, implement strict validation checks on user-submitted content to prevent malicious uploads. Regular audits and monitoring of user privileges can also bolster your defenses. You've got this! Taking these steps will help ensure your system stays secure and resilient. 🛡️

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
0.00769 · 55.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2025-07-08T00:38Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 JUL 00:38Z
    Insecure Deserialization in SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal Federated Portal Network
    cvelistv5