Advisory
On 08.07.2025 a security relevant correction has been released by SAP SE. The manufacturer resolves an issue within Java.
SAP Note 3610892 addresses "[CVE-2025-42966] Insecure Deserialization vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver (XML Data Archiving Service)" to prevent insecure deserialization with a hot news risk for exploitation.
A workaround does not exist, according to SAP Security Advisory team. It is advisable to implement the correction as part of maintenance, the team suggests.
Risk specification
SAP NetWeaver (XML Data Archiving Service) contains an insecure Java deserialization vulnerability that can be exploited by an authenticated attacker, leading to complete compromise of the application’s runtime environment.Solution
The application now includes enhanced deserialization logic to prevent the execution of untrusted Java objects.
Affected System
SAP Netweaver Application Server Java is part of the SAP NetWeaver Application Platform. It provides the complete infrastructure for deploying and running Java applications.
- The AS Java Home: SAP Netweaver Application Server Java wiki
- A dedicated SAP NetWeaver 7.40 Application Server for Java Security Guide exists.
The advisory is valid for