Deserialization of Untrusted DataWeakness · CWE-502

CVE-2026-58233

HIGH · 7.6 CVSS v3.1 Published 2026-07-14
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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80/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable 5 weeks old

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
SAP Change and Transport System Attach Tool (ctsattach) allows an authenticated attacker to supply a specially crafted archive file which, when processed by the application�s library, can trigger insecure deserialization and lead to remote code execution (RCE) on the system. Successful exploitation requires a victim to process the malicious archive, enabling the attacker to execute the RCE and extract sensitive information and gain control over the system and its processes. This vulnerability has a high impact on confidentiality and integrity of the data, with a low impact on the availability of the system.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

SAP CTS Attach Tool (ctsattach) contains an insecure deserialization vulnerability where a specially crafted archive file supplied by an authenticated attacker is processed by the application's library, triggering unsafe deserialization that leads to remote code execution. The attacker requires valid authentication to upload the malicious archive, which when processed by the victim enables RCE and system compromise.

MitigationApply the latest SAP security patches for the CTS Attach Tool component and review authentication/authorization controls around archive upload functionality. Consider implementing additional input validation and network segmentation to limit exposure.

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From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
Low

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

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  1. Verify SAP CTS Attach Tool is installed
    Check for the presence of the ctsattach component in your SAP system by querying the SAP system landscape directory or checking installed software components via transaction SM37 or SAIS. Look for component name containing 'CTS Attach' or 'ctsattach'.
    Affected if The CTS Attach Tool component is installed on the system
  2. Determine installed version of CTS Attach
    Execute transaction SAIS or use SAP SLM to view the installed version of the CTS Attach Tool component. Compare the version number against the latest available SAP security patch notes for this component.
    Affected if The installed version is older than the latest patched version or cannot be determined to be patched
  3. Check if archive upload functionality is enabled
    Review the CTS Attach Tool configuration in transaction SPRO under SAP Web AS - Transport Management. Verify whether the attachment upload feature is active or if there are any disabled flags set for the upload functionality.
    Affected if The archive upload feature is enabled and accessible
  4. Review authentication settings for CTS Attach access
    Examine the user authentication configuration and authorizations assigned to users who can access the CTS Attach functionality. Check if the upload endpoint requires valid SAP authentication and review the associated S_RFC authorizations.
    Affected if Users with valid SAP credentials can access the upload functionality
  5. Inspect network exposure of CTS Attach service
    Review the SAP ICM (Internet Communication Manager) configuration and web dispatcher settings to determine if the CTS Attach endpoint is exposed to untrusted networks or accessible via the internet.
    Affected if The CTS Attach service is reachable from outside the trusted network

A system is affected if the CTS Attach Tool component is installed with the upload feature enabled and the installed version lacks the security patch for this insecure deserialization vulnerability.

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Mitigation

Apply the latest SAP security patches for the CTS Attach Tool component and review authentication/authorization controls around archive upload functionality. Consider implementing additional input validation and network segmentation to limit exposure.

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