CVE-2021-40496: sap_se sap netweaver as abap and abap platform Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-40496 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere vulnerability in sap_se sap netweaver as abap and abap platform. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 60.8% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 12-10-2021
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

SAP Internet Communication framework (ICM) - versions 700, 701, 702, 730, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, 785, allows an attacker with logon functionality, to exploit the authentication function by using POST and form field to repeat executions of the initial command by a GET request and exposing sensitive data. This vulnerability is normally exposed over the network and successful exploitation can lead to exposure of data like system details.

• CWE-668Exposure of Resource to Wrong SphereThe product exposes a resource to the wrong control sphere, providing unintended actors with inappropriate access to the resource.