CVE-2025-42958: sap_se sap netweaver Execution with Unnecessary Privileges

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2025-42958 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability in sap_se sap netweaver. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 53% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 09-09-2025
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 26-02-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Due to a missing authentication check in the SAP NetWeaver application on IBM i-series, the application allows high privileged unauthorized users to read, modify, or delete sensitive information, as well as access administrative or privileged functionalities. This results in a high impact on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application.

• CWE-250Execution with Unnecessary PrivilegesThe product performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses.