Vulnerability identifier: #VU56492

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37531

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: SAP

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the XML Forms component. A remote user can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management: 7.10 - 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/3081888

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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