CVE-2021-44235: OS Command Injection

Published Dec 14, 2021
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Updated

Two methods of a utility class in SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP - versions 700, 701, 702, 710, 711, 730, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, allow an attacker with high privileges and has direct access to SAP System, to inject code when executing with a certain transaction class builder. This could allow execution of arbitrary commands on the operating system, that could highly impact the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of the system.

Affected Software

15 affected components
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=711
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

Dec 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:44 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-44235?

CVE-2021-44235 is a vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP versions 700-756 that allows an attacker with high privileges and direct access to the SAP System to inject code when executing with a certain transaction class builder.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44235?

CVE-2021-44235 has a severity rating of 6.7 (high).

3

Which versions of SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP are affected by CVE-2021-44235?

CVE-2021-44235 affects versions 700, 701, 702, 710, 711, 730, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, and 756 of SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-44235?

An attacker with high privileges and direct access to the SAP System can exploit CVE-2021-44235 by injecting code during execution with a specific transaction class builder.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-44235?

Yes, SAP has released a security patch for CVE-2021-44235. Users are advised to apply the patch as soon as possible.

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