CVE-2019-0255

Name: CVE-2019-0255
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-02-15T18:29:00.6+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-0255 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP Platform, Krnl64nuc 7.74, krnl64UC 7.73, 7.74, Kernel 7.73, 7.74, 7.75, fails to validate type of installation for an ABAP Server system correctly. That behavior may lead to situation, where business user achieves access to the full SAP Menu, that is 'Easy Access Menu'. EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP Platform, Krnl64nuc 7.74, krnl64UC 7.73, 7.74, Kernel 7.73, 7.74, 7.75, fails to validate type of installation for an ABAP Server system correctly. That behavior may lead to situation, where business user achieves access to the full SAP Menu, that is 'Easy Access Menu'. The situation can be misused by any user to leverage privileges to business functionality.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.65%

73.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Advanced Business Application Programming Platform Kernel	7.73
Sap	Advanced Business Application Programming Platform Kernel	7.74
Sap	Advanced Business Application Programming Platform Kernel	7.75.
Sap	Advanced Business Application Programming Platform Krnl64nuc	7.74
Sap	Advanced Business Application Programming Platform Krnl64uc	7.73
Sap	Advanced Business Application Programming Platform Krnl64uc	7.74

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106987Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2723570Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=510922943Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106987Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2723570Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=510922943Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0255?

How severe is CVE-2019-0255?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-0255 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0255?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST