Sources: National Vulnerability Database, CVE.org, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS
CVE-2026-120015 Overview
SAP Host Agent does not sufficiently validate certain inputs. Under certain condition, an attacker with low privileges could abuse the affected functionality to influence an internal component into loading a malicious file under a privileged account. Successful exploitation could lead to persistent code execution, resulting in a high impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability.
Critical Impact
Affected Products
- SAP Host Agent: see the vendor advisory for the exact affected versions
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-11-10: CVE-2026-120015 published to the National Vulnerability Database by cna@sap.com
- 2026-11-10: last updated in the NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2026-120015
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-120015 is a Security Vulnerability weakness (CWE-427) in SAP Host Agent. Based on its CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs some level of access, and needs no user interaction.
With a CVSS base score of 7.5, apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.
Root Cause
The vendor description states: SAP Host Agent does not sufficiently validate certain inputs. Under certain condition, an attacker with low privileges could abuse the affected functionality to influence an internal component into loading a malicious file under a privileged account. Successful exploitation could lead to persistent code execution, resulting in a high impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability.
Attack Vector
Based on the CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs some level of access, and needs no user interaction. Attack complexity is high complexity.
No exploitation in the wild is confirmed by CISA at the time of the last update. Check the references below for any vendor or researcher proof of concept.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-120015
Detection Strategies
- Inventory every instance of SAP Host Agent and compare the running version with the affected range above.
- Check external attack surface scans for internet facing instances of the component.
- Run an authenticated vulnerability scan once your scanner ships a check for this CVE.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Forward SAP Host Agent application, access and audit logs to your SIEM for retrospective hunting.
- Alert on new processes, configuration changes or outbound connections from the affected service.
- Track the vendor advisory and the CISA KEV catalog for changes in exploitation status.
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-120015
Immediate Actions Required
- Apply the fixed version of SAP Host Agent named in the vendor advisory.
- Prioritize internet facing and business critical instances first.
- Rescan after the change to confirm the exposure is closed.
Patch Information
Use the fixed version listed in the vendor advisory for SAP Host Agent.
Workarounds
- If patching must wait, restrict network access to the affected service and place it behind authentication or a web application firewall rule.
CWE References
Technical References
This entry is built directly from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS data. Verify fixed versions in the vendor advisory before you deploy.
Frequently asked questions
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