Advisory

On 09.09.2025 a security relevant correction has been released by SAP SE. The manufacturer resolves an issue within Kernel.

SAP Note 3627373 addresses "[CVE-2025-42958] Missing Authentication check in SAP NetWeaver" to prevent missing authentication check 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 monthly patch process, the team suggests.

Risk specification

SAP NetWeaver Application Server Kernels on IBM i-series lack an authentication check, allowing authenticated attackers to access privileged functions and manipulate sensitive data, leading to full system compromise.

Solution

Security is improved by enforcing stricter access controls on affected functions and reducing privileges in SAP user profiles.

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Notifications

Affected system Kernel

CVSS 9.1

Component BC-OP-AS4

Patch Day2025-09

Released on2025/09/09

SAP Note 3627373

Workaround No

Advisory

Risk specification

Solution

Disclaimer

_{Affected system}
Kernel

_CVSS
9.1

_Component
BC-OP-AS4

_{Patch Day}
2025-09

_{Released
on}
2025/09/09

_{SAP Note}
3627373

_Workaround
No