SB2021091412 - Arbitrary file upload in SAP NetWeaver
Published: September 14, 2021 Updated: April 4, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021091412
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38163)
CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload within the Visual Composer 7.0 RT in SAP NetWeaver. A remote user can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.