CVE-2025-42891
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Publication date: 2025-12-09

Last updated on: 2025-12-09

Assigner: SAP SE

Description
Due to a missing authorization check in SAP Enterprise Search for ABAP, an attacker with high privileges may read and export the contents of database tables into an ABAP report. This could lead to a high impact on data confidentiality and a low impact on data integrity. There is no impact on application's availability.
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Published
2025-12-09
Last Modified
2025-12-09
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-09
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-42891
EUVD
EUVD-2025-201847
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Vendor Product Version / Range
sap enterprise_search 3.1
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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is caused by a missing authorization check in SAP Enterprise Search for ABAP. It allows an attacker who already has high privileges to read and export the contents of database tables into an ABAP report without proper authorization.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to a high impact on data confidentiality because sensitive data from database tables can be read and exported by an attacker. It has a low impact on data integrity and no impact on the application's availability.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could negatively impact compliance with data protection standards and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA because it allows an attacker with high privileges to read and export confidential database contents, leading to a high impact on data confidentiality. Unauthorized access and potential data breaches violate the requirements for protecting personal and sensitive information under these regulations.

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