Cleartext storage of sensitive information in SAP GUI for Windows



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-24870
CWE-ID CWE-312
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 SAP GUI for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor SAP

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU103907

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24870

CWE-ID: CWE-312 - Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the RFC service stored credentials in clear text in memory. A local user can obtain the credentials and escalate privileges on the system.


Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SAP GUI for Windows: 8.0

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.sap.com/en/my-support/knowledge-base/security-notes-news/february-2025.html
http://me.sap.com/notes/3562336


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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