CVE-2019-0257

Name: CVE-2019-0257
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-02-15T18:29:01.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-0257 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Customizing functionality of SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP Platform (fixed in versions from 7.0 to 7.02, from 7.10 to 7.11, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, from 7.50 to 7.53, from 7.74 to 7.75) does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Customizing functionality of SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP Platform (fixed in versions from 7.0 to 7.02, from 7.10 to 7.11, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, from 7.50 to 7.53, from 7.74 to 7.75) does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	>= 7.0, <= 7.02
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	>= 7.50, <= 7.53
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	7.30
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	7.31
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	7.40
Sap	Netweaver As Abap	>= 7.10, <= 7.11
Sap	Netweaver As Abap	>= 7.74, <= 7.75

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106999Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2728839Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=510922943Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106999Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2728839Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=510922943Broken Link, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0257?

How severe is CVE-2019-0257?

CVE-2019-0257 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0257?

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