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CVE-2025-42938 Detail

Description

Due to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the SAP NetWeaver ABAP Platform, an unauthenticated attacker could generate a malicious link and make it publicly accessible. If an authenticated user clicks on this link, the injected input is processed during the website�s page generation, resulting in the creation of malicious content. When executed, this content allows the attacker to access or modify information within the victim's browser scope, impacting the confidentiality and integrity�while availability remains unaffected.


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URL Source(s) Tag(s)
https://me.sap.com/notes/3629325 SAP SE
https://url.sap/sapsecuritypatchday SAP SE

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') SAP SE  

Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2025-42938
NVD Published Date:
09/08/2025
NVD Last Modified:
09/09/2025
Source:
SAP SE