CVE-2021-42062
First published: Wed Nov 10 2021(Updated: )
SAP ERP HCM Portugal does not perform necessary authorization checks for a report that reads the payroll data of employees in a certain area. Since the affected report only reads the payroll information, the attacker can neither modify any information nor cause availability impacts.
Credit: cna@sap.com cna@sap.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SAP ERP | =600 | |
| SAP ERP | =604 | |
| SAP ERP | =608 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-42062?
CVE-2021-42062 has a medium severity level due to the lack of proper authorization checks in the payroll data report.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42062?
To fix CVE-2021-42062, apply the official patch provided by SAP for the affected versions of its ERP HCM Portugal software.
Which versions of SAP ERP HCM are affected by CVE-2021-42062?
CVE-2021-42062 affects SAP ERP HCM versions 600, 604, and 608 specifically for the Portugal release.
Can an attacker modify payroll information through CVE-2021-42062?
No, an attacker cannot modify payroll information through CVE-2021-42062 as it only allows reading the data.
What types of data are exposed in CVE-2021-42062?
CVE-2021-42062 potentially exposes payroll data of employees in certain areas without sufficient authorization checks.
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