high
8.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-38178

First published: Tue Oct 12 2021(Updated: )

The software logistics system of SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP and ABAP Platform versions - 700, 701, 702, 710, 730, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, enables a malicious user to transfer ABAP code artifacts or content, by-passing the established quality gates. By this vulnerability malicious code can reach quality and production, and can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and its data.

Credit: cna@sap.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP=700
SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP=701
SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP=702
SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP=710
SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP=730
SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP=731
SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP=740
SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP=750
SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP=751
SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP=752
SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP=753
SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP=754
SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP=755
SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP=756
SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP=700
SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP=701
SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP=702
SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP=710
SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP=730
SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP=731
SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP=740
SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP=750
SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP=751
SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP=752
SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP=753
SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP=754
SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP=755
SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP=756

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-38178?

    The severity of CVE-2021-38178 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

  • How does CVE-2021-38178 affect SAP NetWeaver ABAP and ABAP Platform versions?

    CVE-2021-38178 affects SAP NetWeaver ABAP and ABAP Platform versions 700, 701, 702, 710, 730, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756.

  • What is the vulnerability of CVE-2021-38178?

    CVE-2021-38178 enables a malicious user to transfer ABAP code artifacts or content, bypassing quality gates.

  • How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2021-38178?

    To fix CVE-2021-38178, apply the necessary patches provided by SAP and follow the recommendations in the SAP Security Note.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-38178?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-38178 in the SAP Security Note and the SAP Community Network (SCN) wiki.

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