CVE-2026-0498: Code Injection vulnerability in SAP S/4HANA (Private Cloud and On-Premise)

Published Jan 13, 2026

Updated

SAP S/4HANA (Private Cloud and On-Premise) allows an attacker with admin privileges to exploit a vulnerability in the function module exposed via RFC. This flaw enables the injection of arbitrary ABAP code/OS commands into the system, bypassing essential authorization checks. This vulnerability effectively functions as a backdoor, creating the risk of full system compromise, undermining the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the system.

Affected Software

9 affected components

SAP S/4HANA

SAP S\/4 Hana=102

SAP S\/4 Hana=103

SAP S\/4 Hana=104

SAP S\/4 Hana=105

SAP S\/4 Hana=106

SAP S\/4 Hana=107

SAP S\/4 Hana=108

SAP S\/4 Hana=109

Remediation

Patch Available

https://url.sap/sapsecuritypatchday

Event History

Jan 13, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:13 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:13 AM

DescriptionSeverity

Data Sourced

via NVD·02:15 AM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2026-0498?

CVE-2026-0498 has a high severity rating due to its potential for code injection by users with admin privileges.

How can I fix CVE-2026-0498?

To fix CVE-2026-0498, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by SAP for your installation of S/4HANA.

What versions of SAP S/4HANA are affected by CVE-2026-0498?

CVE-2026-0498 affects both the Private Cloud and On-Premise versions of SAP S/4HANA.

Who can exploit CVE-2026-0498?

CVE-2026-0498 can be exploited by an attacker who has admin privileges within the affected SAP S/4HANA system.

What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2026-0498?

Exploitation of CVE-2026-0498 could allow attackers to inject arbitrary ABAP code or OS commands, leading to unauthorized actions within the system.