CVE-2021-40496 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Netweaver Abap	700
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	700

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-668

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3087254Permissions RequiredVendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=587169983Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3087254Permissions RequiredVendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=587169983Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-40496?

CVE-2021-40496 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). 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 f...

How severe is CVE-2021-40496?

CVE-2021-40496 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-40496?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sap Netweaver Abap, Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap.