CVE-2021-38178: High severity SAP NetWeaver ABAP vulnerability

Published Oct 12, 2021
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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.

Affected Software

28 affected components
SAP NetWeaver ABAP=700
SAP NetWeaver ABAP=701
SAP NetWeaver ABAP=702
SAP NetWeaver ABAP=710
SAP NetWeaver ABAP=730
SAP NetWeaver ABAP=731
SAP NetWeaver ABAP=740
SAP NetWeaver ABAP=750
SAP NetWeaver ABAP=751
SAP NetWeaver ABAP=752
SAP NetWeaver ABAP=753
SAP NetWeaver ABAP=754
SAP NetWeaver ABAP=755
SAP NetWeaver ABAP=756
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=700
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=701
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=702
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=710
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=730
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=731
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=740
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=750
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=751
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=752
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=753
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=754
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=755
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=756

Event History

Oct 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:03 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38178?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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