Vulnerability identifier: #VU56487

Vulnerability 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-2021-37535

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: SAP

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization checks in the JMS Connector Service in
SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to the application server, bypass implemented security restrictions and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA: 7.11 - 7.50

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External links
http://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=585106405
http://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3078609

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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.