CVE-2026-40135Network attack vector

Administrative command execution via undisclosed shell injection

Published May 12, 2026 · Updated May 12, 2026

OS command injection in SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP allows remote authenticated users with administrative access to execute shell commands. SAP has not publicly identified the affected interface or function, but states that crafted shell commands bypass the product logging mechanism. Administrative access is required; exploitation permits undetected commands that alter the application or interrupt service, with no reported data disclosure.

CVSS severity6.5
Medium
EPSS probability1.40%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Based on sourced intelligence
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Summary

What happened

OS command injection in SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP allows remote authenticated users with administrative access to execute shell commands. SAP has not publicly identified the affected interface or function, but states that crafted shell commands bypass the product logging mechanism. Administrative access is required; exploitation permits undetected commands that alter the application or interrupt service, with no reported data disclosure.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-40135
Published
May 12, 2026
Updated
May 12, 2026
Vendor
cap-js
Product
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP
Classifications
CWE-77, T1059
Attack vector
network
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. May 12, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. May 12, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=SAP_BASIS 700
  2. Affected versionversion=SAP_BASIS 701
  3. Affected versionversion=SAP_BASIS 702
  4. Affected versionversion=SAP_BASIS 731
  5. Affected versionversion=SAP_BASIS 740
  6. Affected versionversion=SAP_BASIS 750
  7. Affected versionversion=SAP_BASIS 751
  8. Affected versionversion=SAP_BASIS 752
  9. Affected versionversion=SAP_BASIS 753
  10. Affected versionversion=SAP_BASIS 754
  11. Affected versionversion=SAP_BASIS 755
  12. Affected versionversion=SAP_BASIS 756
  13. Affected versionversion=SAP_BASIS 757
  14. Affected versionversion=SAP_BASIS 758
  15. Affected versionversion=SAP_BASIS 816

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesadmin

What is affected?

cap-js · SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAPversion=SAP_BASIS 700; version=SAP_BASIS 701; version=SAP_BASIS 702; version=SAP_BASIS 731; version=SAP_BASIS 740; version=SAP_BASIS 750; version=SAP_BASIS 751; version=SAP_BASIS 752; version=SAP_BASIS 753; version=SAP_BASIS 754; version=SAP_BASIS 755; version=SAP_BASIS 756; version=SAP_BASIS 757; version=SAP_BASIS 758; version=SAP_BASIS 816

Published CVSS scores

6.5SAP SECVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

CVSS describes severity. EPSS estimates exploitation probability.

Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesadmin
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
T1059Command and Scripting Interpreter

Public exploit references

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