CVE-2026-0506CWE-862

Missing Authorization check in SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform

High · published January 13, 2026

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
17.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A single missing check is all it takes for an authenticated user to wreak havoc in your ABAP system! Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen mistakenly lets any server change the menu without checking their credentials — one wrong order could spoil a customer's experience entirely! An attacker could write or modify critical data via form routines, potentially altering key functionality or disrupting system availability. This could lead to serious issues for users relying on the integrity of the system, while leaving confidentiality untouched. Definitely not the kind of kitchen chaos you want!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen mistakenly lets any server change the menu without checking their credentials — one wrong order could spoil a customer's experience entirely! This vulnerability in Application Server ABAP allows authenticated attackers to misuse an RFC function and execute unverified form routines, allowing them to manipulate data and system features without proper authorization checks.

What to do

An attacker could write or modify critical data via form routines, potentially altering key functionality or disrupting system availability. This could lead to serious issues for users relying on the integrity of the system, while leaving confidentiality untouched. Definitely not the kind of kitchen chaos you want! To address this vulnerability, ensure that all form routines include strict authorization checks before execution. Additionally, review and audit all RFC functions for potential misuse and apply necessary patches from your vendor. Don't forget to monitor your system for any unusual activity! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your ABAP system locked down in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00265 · 17.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2026-01-13T01:14Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 JAN 01:14Z
    Missing Authorization check in SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform
    cvelistv5