Vulnerability identifier: #VU50448

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21475

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management Server
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: SAP

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management Server: 710 - 710.750

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External links
http://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=568460543
http://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3000897

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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.