CVE-2026-40135
CWE-77Published: May 12, 2026· Updated: May 12, 2026
Official Description
An OS Command Injection vulnerability exists in the SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP and ABAP Platform that allows an authenticated attacker with administrative access to execute specially crafted shell commands on the server, bypassing the logging mechanism. This allows the execution of unintended OS commands without detection, potentially impacting the integrity and availability of the application, with no impact on confidentiality.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-40135 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-40135 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts