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How to Fix CVE-2025-0070 and CVE-2025-0066- Critical Vulnerabilities in SAP NetWeaver ABAP Platform
SAP has recently disclosed two critical vulnerabilities affecting the NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP and ABAP Platform that pose significant security risks to organizations. These vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2025-0070 and CVE-2025-0066, have been assigned a maximum CVSS score of 9.9, indicating their severe potential for compromise. Security professionals and IT teams managing SAP environments must immediately assess and remediate these critical security flaws to prevent unauthorized access and potential system breaches.
About SAP NetWeaver ABAP Platform
SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP is a comprehensive enterprise application development and integration platform that serves as the core technology for SAP business applications. It provides a robust environment for developing, deploying, and managing enterprise-level software solutions. The platform is critical for many organizations, supporting core business processes across finance, human resources, supply chain management, and other essential enterprise functions.
Summary of the Vulnerabilities
CVE Details
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CVE ID
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Description
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CVSS Score
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CVSS Vector
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CVE-2025-0070
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Improper Authentication in SAP NetWeaver ABAP Server
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9.9
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVE-2025-0066
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Information Disclosure in SAP NetWeaver ICF
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9.9
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Vulnerability Overview
CVE-2025-0070 involves an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to escalate privileges within the SAP NetWeaver ABAP Platform. The flaw stems from improper authentication checks, enabling potential unauthorized access to critical system resources.
CVE-2025-0066 relates to a information disclosure vulnerability in the Internet Communication Framework (ICF) that permits attackers to access restricted information due to weak access controls, potentially compromising system confidentiality and integrity.
Impact of the Vulnerabilities
These vulnerabilities present extremely high-risk scenarios for organizations using SAP NetWeaver ABAP Platform. Successful exploitation could result in:
Complete system compromise
Unauthorized access to sensitive business data
Potential lateral movement within enterprise networks
Violation of confidentiality, integrity, and availability principles
Potential regulatory compliance violations
Significant operational and reputational damage
Products Affected by the Vulnerabilities
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Product
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Affected Versions
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SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP
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KRNL64NUC 7.22, 7.22EXT, 7.53, 8.04
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SAP NetWeaver ABAP Platform
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KERNEL 7.22-9.14
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SAP_BASIS
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Versions 700-758, 912-914
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How to Check Your Product is Vulnerable?
Security professionals can determine vulnerability through:
Version compatibility check
Reviewing SAP security configuration
Utilizing SAP Solution Manager
Conducting vulnerability scanning
Checking system logs for suspicious authentication attempts
How to Fix the Vulnerabilities?
Immediate Remediation Steps
1. Apply SAP Security Patches
Download and install the latest security updates from SAP
Prioritize patches for CVE-2025-0070 and CVE-2025-0066
Follow SAP's official patch management guidelines
2. Configuration Hardening
Review and restrict user access privileges
Implement strong authentication mechanisms
Enable additional logging and monitoring
3. Network Segmentation
Isolate SAP NetWeaver systems
Implement strict firewall rules
Use VPN and restricted network access
Recommended Mitigation Strategies
Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessment
Implement multi-factor authentication
Regular security configuration reviews
Continuous monitoring and threat detection
Maintain updated system inventories
Conclusion
The critical nature of CVE-2025-0070 and CVE-2025-0066 demands immediate and comprehensive action from security professionals. By understanding the vulnerabilities, assessing organizational risk, and implementing targeted remediation strategies, organizations can significantly reduce their exposure to potential security breaches in SAP NetWeaver ABAP Platform environments. It is also important to have a strong patch management strategy to avoid such issues. You should also check the SAP security notes for the latest updates.
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Arun KL
Arun KL is a cybersecurity professional with 15+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud security, vulnerability management, Penetration Testing, security operations, and incident response. He is adept at designing and implementing robust security solutions to safeguard systems and data. Arun holds multiple industry certifications including CCNA, CCNA Security, RHCE, CEH, and AWS Security.
