CVE-2026-23687CWE-347

XML Signature Wrapping in SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP and ABAP Platform

High · published February 10, 2026

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
42.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ Authenticated users may hold the key, but with this vulnerability, they can send modified signed XML documents that could mislead the verifier! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter can scribble a new order on the receipt and the chef prepares it without a second glance. If that order includes secret ingredients, the whole meal is compromised! An attacker could exploit this to gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data, potentially disrupting the entire system's operations. It’s a real cause for concern, as tampering with identity information could lead to serious data breaches and trust issues.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter can scribble a new order on the receipt and the chef prepares it without a second glance. If that order includes secret ingredients, the whole meal is compromised! This vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker with normal privileges to obtain a valid signed message and generate tampered signed XML documents that may be accepted by the verifier, leading to unauthorized access.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this to gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data, potentially disrupting the entire system's operations. It’s a real cause for concern, as tampering with identity information could lead to serious data breaches and trust issues. Immediate action is needed: Update to the latest security patch provided by SAP to mitigate this vulnerability, review your current access controls, and ensure user privileges are correctly assigned to prevent exploitation. Regular audits of signed messages are also a good step. You've got this! With a little vigilance and timely updates, you can protect your systems from this vulnerability. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00500 · 42.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-347 · Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Published
2026-02-10T03:02Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 FEB 03:02Z
    XML Signature Wrapping in SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP and ABAP Platform
    cvelistv5