CVE-2021-21481: Critical severity sap netweaver vulnerability

Published Mar 9, 2021
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Updated

The MigrationService, which is part of SAP NetWeaver versions 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, does not perform an authorization check. This might allow an unauthorized attacker to access configuration objects, including such that grant administrative privileges. This could result in complete compromise of system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Affected Software

7 affected components
SAP NetWeaver=7.10
SAP NetWeaver=7.11
SAP NetWeaver=7.20
SAP NetWeaver=7.30
SAP NetWeaver=7.31
SAP NetWeaver=7.40
SAP NetWeaver=7.50

Event History

Mar 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-21481?

CVE-2021-21481 is a vulnerability in the MigrationService component of SAP NetWeaver versions 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, and 7.50, which allows unauthorized access to configuration objects and potentially granting administrative privileges.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21481?

CVE-2021-21481 has a severity rating of 8.8 (critical).

3

How does CVE-2021-21481 impact SAP NetWeaver?

CVE-2021-21481 exposes SAP NetWeaver versions 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, and 7.50 to unauthorized access and potential administrative privilege escalation.

4

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-21481?

Yes, SAP has released a security note (3022422) that provides instructions on how to patch the vulnerability and mitigate the risk.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-21481?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-21481 in the SAP Launchpad Support Portal (note 3022422) and on the SAP Community Network Wiki page.

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