#VU58017 Security restrictions bypass in SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP - CVE-2021-40504

Vulnerability identifier: #VU58017

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

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
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=589496864
https://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.