Unauthenticated XSS via Crafted URL in SAP NetWeaver ABAP
CVE-2025-42969 Published on July 8, 2025

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject a malicious script into a dynamically crafted URL. The victim, when tricked into clicking on this crafted URL unknowingly executes the malicious payload in their browser. On successful exploitation, the attacker can access or modify sensitive information within the scope of victim's web browser, with no impact on availability of the application.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2025-42969 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
REQUIRED
Scope:
CHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
LOW
Integrity Impact:
LOW
Availability Impact:
NONE

Weakness Type

What is a XSS Vulnerability?

The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

CVE-2025-42969 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.


Products Associated with CVE-2025-42969

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Affected Versions

SAP_SE SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform:

Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.11%
Percentile
29.19%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.