Remote code execution in SAP ABAP Platform



Published: 2021-11-09
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-40501
CWE-ID CWE-285
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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ABAP Platform
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor SAP

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU58014

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40501

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization checks within the SAP ABAP Platform Kernel. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ABAP Platform: 7.77 - 7.86

External links

http://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=589496864
http://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3099776


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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