How severe is CVE-2021-21465?

CVE-2021-21465 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-21465 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-21465?

CVE-2021-21465 primarily affects Sap Business Warehouse. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21465?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-21465 published?

CVE-2021-21465 was published on 2021-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-21465

CVE-2021-21465 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sap Business Warehouse with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Sap Business Warehouse
Published: 2021-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The BW Database Interface allows an attacker with low privileges to execute any crafted database queries, exposing the backend database. An attacker can include their own SQL commands which the database will execute without properly sanitizing the untrusted data leading to SQL injection vulnerability which can fully compromise the affected SAP system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21465?: The BW Database Interface allows an attacker with low privileges to execute any crafted database queries, exposing the backend database. An attacker can include their own SQL commands which the database will execute without properly sanitizing the untrusted data leading to SQL injection vulnerability which can fully compromise the affected SAP system.
How severe is CVE-2021-21465?: CVE-2021-21465 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-21465 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-21465?: CVE-2021-21465 primarily affects Sap Business Warehouse. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21465?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-21465 published?: CVE-2021-21465 was published on 2021-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_warehouse:710:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_warehouse:711:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_warehouse:730:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_warehouse:731:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_warehouse:740:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_warehouse:750:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_warehouse:751:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_warehouse:752:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_warehouse:753:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_warehouse:754:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_warehouse:755:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_warehouse:782:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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