SAP HANA Database Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in SAP HANA database. This issue allows an attacker with valid user credentials to switch to another user, potentially gaining administrative access. Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a complete compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing attackers to gain administrative access and potentially compromise the entire system.

Remediation

Users are advised to consult the SAP Security Notes for guidance on addressing this vulnerability. SAP Security Notes can be accessed through the SAP for Me platform, specifically on the SAP Security Patch Day.

Added: Jan 13, 2026, 2:36 AM
Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 2:36 AM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
5.0
impact
7.5
exploitability
5.2
remediation
8.3
relevance
1.9
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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