CVE-2025-42999
CRITICAL CISA KEVCVSS v3
9.1
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
—
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer Metadata Uploader is vulnerable when a privileged user can upload untrusted or malicious content which, when deserialized, could potentially lead to a compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the host system.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 5/15/2025
- Patch Due Date
- 6/5/2025
- 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.
Technical Details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 5/13/2025
- Last Modified
- 10/31/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-42999?
SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer Metadata Uploader is vulnerable when a privileged user can upload untrusted or malicious content which, when deserialized, could potentially lead to a compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the host system.
Is CVE-2025-42999 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-42999 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 6/5/2025.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-42999?
CVE-2025-42999 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.
Is CVE-2025-42999 affecting your environment?
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