CVE-2025-42979

Insecure Key & Secret Management vulnerability in SAP GUI for Windows

Description

The GuiXT application, which is integrated with SAP GUI for Windows, uses obfuscation algorithms instead of secure symmetric ciphers for storing the credentials of an RFC user on the client PC. This leads to a high impact on confidentiality because any attacker who gains access to the user hive of this user�s windows registry could recreate the original password. There is no impact on integrity or availability of the application

Category

5.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: SAP_SE SAP GUI for Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-42979?
CVE-2025-42979 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-42979?
To fix CVE-2025-42979, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-42979 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-42979 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-42979?
CVE-2025-42979 affects SAP_SE SAP GUI for Windows.
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