Overview
The vulnerability CVE-2025-42922 is a critical security flaw found in SAP NetWeaver AS Java. This vulnerability allows an attacker, authenticated as a non-administrative user, to exploit a flaw in a service to upload an arbitrary file. This vulnerability is of high significance because when exploited, it can lead to a complete compromise of the system’s confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Organizations leveraging SAP NetWeaver AS Java are advised to take immediate action to mitigate this potential security threat.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-42922
Severity: Critical, CVSS score 9.9
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low (Non-administrative user)
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Full system compromise, loss of confidentiality, integrity and availability
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Product | Affected Versions
SAP NetWeaver AS Java | All versions prior to patch
How the Exploit Works
The exploit leverages a flaw in a service available in the SAP NetWeaver AS Java. Once the attacker has authenticated as a non-administrative user, they can upload an arbitrary file to the system. The execution of this file can compromise the entire system, leading to a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attacker can potentially gain unauthorized access, manipulate data, disrupt services, or even use the compromised system as a launchpad for further attacks.
Conceptual Example Code
Here’s a conceptual example of how this vulnerability might be exploited. In this case, let’s assume the vulnerable endpoint is `/service/upload`.
POST /service/upload HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: multipart/form-data; boundary=----WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW
------WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW
Content-Disposition: form-data; name="upload"; filename="malicious_file.exe"
Content-Type: application/octet-stream
[Malicious binary data]
------WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW--The HTTP request above shows a file upload request. In this case, the file `malicious_file.exe` is the arbitrary file that the attacker is uploading to the system. The execution of this file can lead to a full compromise of the system.
Mitigation
The most effective mitigation is to apply the vendor’s patch immediately. If patching is not immediately possible, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation strategy. Ensure to configure the WAF/IDS to detect and block malicious file uploads. Regularly updating and patching systems is the most effective way to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.
