#VU56491 Arbitrary file upload in SAP NetWeaver - CVE-2021-38163

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#VU56491 Arbitrary file upload in SAP NetWeaver - CVE-2021-38163

Published: September 14, 2021 / Updated: April 4, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU56491
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38163
CWE-ID: CWE-434
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
SAP NetWeaver
Software vendor:
SAP

Description

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 updates from vendor's website.

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