#VU103907 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in SAP GUI for Windows - CVE-2025-24870


Vulnerability identifier: #VU103907

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SAP GUI for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: SAP

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


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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