CVE-2021-40496
First published: Tue Oct 12 2021(Updated: )
SAP Internet Communication framework (ICM) - versions 700, 701, 702, 730, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, 785, allows an attacker with logon functionality, to exploit the authentication function by using POST and form field to repeat executions of the initial command by a GET request and exposing sensitive data. This vulnerability is normally exposed over the network and successful exploitation can lead to exposure of data like system details.
Credit: cna@sap.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =700 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =701 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =702 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =730 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =731 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =740 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =750 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =751 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =752 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =753 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =754 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =755 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =756 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =785 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =700 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =701 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =702 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =730 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =731 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =740 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =750 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =751 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =752 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =753 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =754 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =755 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =756 | |
| SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP | =785 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this SAP Internet Communication framework (ICM) vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-40496.
Which versions of SAP Internet Communication framework (ICM) are affected by this vulnerability?
Versions 700, 701, 702, 730, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, and 785 are affected.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-40496?
The severity rating of CVE-2021-40496 is medium with a value of 4.3.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker with logon functionality can exploit the authentication function by using POST and form field to repeat executions of the initial command by a GET request.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-40496?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-40496 at the following references: [SAP Support Note](https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3087254) and [SAP Community Wiki](https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=587169983).
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