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CVE-2021-38163

SAP NetWeaver Unrestricted File Upload

9.9 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 36.9%
  1. Published14 Sept 2021
  2. Added to CISA KEV9 Jun 2022
  3. Remediation due30 Jun 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

SAP NetWeaver contains a vulnerability that allows unrestricted file upload.

Added to KEV: 9 Jun 2022Federal remediation due: 30 Jun 2022

Description

SAP NetWeaver (Visual Composer 7.0 RT) versions - 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, without restriction, an attacker authenticated as a non-administrative user can upload a malicious file over a network and trigger its processing, which is capable of running operating system commands with the privilege of the Java Server process. These commands can be used to read or modify any information on the server or shut the server down making it unavailable.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

SAP Netweaver7.30 · 7.31 · 7.40 · 7.50

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2021-38163 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-38163 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 9 Jun 2022.

How severe is CVE-2021-38163?

CVE-2021-38163 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 36.9% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-38163?

Affected products include SAP Netweaver.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38163?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.