Vulnerability identifier: #VU58017

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40504

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: SAP

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote privileged user can bypass implemented security restrictions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP: 700 - 756

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External links
http://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=589496864
http://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3105728

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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