Authorization Flaw in SAP ABAP Platform Kernel Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2021-40501

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

SAP
Status
SAP Abap Platform Kernel
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2021

What is CVE-2021-40501?

The SAP ABAP Platform Kernel, specifically in versions 7.77, 7.81, 7.85, and 7.86, contains a vulnerability that allows authenticated business users to bypass necessary authorization checks. This flaw enables these users to access and modify sensitive data that they should not have permissions for, potentially leading to unauthorized information disclosure. The vulnerability does not directly impact system performance or availability.

Affected Version(s)

SAP ABAP Platform Kernel < 7.77 < 7.77

SAP ABAP Platform Kernel < 7.81 < 7.81

SAP ABAP Platform Kernel < 7.85 < 7.85

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3099776
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https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageI...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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