CVE-2021-40504: sap_se sap netweaver as for abap and abap platform Incorrect Authorization
CVSS: 4.9v3.1MediumModified
Published 10-11-2021Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-40504 is a medium (CVSS 4.9) Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in sap_se sap netweaver as for abap and abap platform. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 49.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.9/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.63%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 10-11-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A certain template role in SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP and ABAP Platform - versions 700, 701, 702, 710, 711, 730, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, contains transport authorizations, which exceed expected display only permissions.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 4.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.63%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
50%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.63% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.63%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Sap1 product
- netweaver_application_server_abap700 | 701 | 702 | 710 | 711 | 730 | 731 | 740 | 750 | 751 | 752 | 753 | 754 | 755 | 756
Sap_se1 product
- sap netweaver as for abap and abap platform< 700 | < 701 | < 702 | < 710 | < 711 | < 730 | < 731 | < 740 | < 750 | < 751 | < 752 | < 753 | < 754 | < 755 | < 756
2 vendors · 2 products