CVE-2025-31324
SAP_SE SAP NetWeaver (Visual Composer development server)
Published 24 Apr 2025 · updated 4 Aug 2026 · Analyzed
Exploited in the wild
CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 29 Apr 2025, with a remediation deadline of 20 May 2025 for US federal agencies. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Description
SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer Metadata Uploader is not protected with a proper authorization, allowing unauthenticated agent to upload potentially malicious executable binaries that could severely harm the host system. This could significantly affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted system.
References
- me.sap.com/notes/3594142 · Permissions Required
- url.sap/sapsecuritypatchday · Vendor Advisory
- onapsis.com/blog/active-exploitation-of-sap-vulnerability-cve-2025-31324/ · Third Party Advisory
- www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sap-fixes-suspected-netweaver-zero-day-exploited-in-attacks/ · Press/Media Coverage
- www.theregister.com/2025/04/25/sap_netweaver_patch/ · Press/Media Coverage
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-31324 · US Government Resource