CVE-2021-21466
CVE-2021-21466 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Business Warehouse with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Sap Business Warehouse
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SAP Business Warehouse, versions 700, 701, 702, 711, 730, 731, 740, 750, 782 and SAP BW/4HANA, versions 100, 200, allow a low privileged attacker to inject code using a remote enabled function module over the network. Via the function module an attacker can create a malicious ABAP report which could be used to get access to sensitive data, to inject malicious UPDATE statements that could have also impact on the operating system, to disrupt the functionality of the SAP system which can thereby lead to a Denial of Service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-21466?
- SAP Business Warehouse, versions 700, 701, 702, 711, 730, 731, 740, 750, 782 and SAP BW/4HANA, versions 100, 200, allow a low privileged attacker to inject code using a remote enabled function module over the network. Via the function module an attacker can create a malicious ABAP report which could be used to get access to sensitive data, to inject malicious UPDATE statements that could have also impact on the operating system, to disrupt the functionality of the SAP system which can thereby lead to a Denial of Service.
- How severe is CVE-2021-21466?
- CVE-2021-21466 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high 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-2021-21466 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-21466?
- CVE-2021-21466 primarily affects Sap Business Warehouse. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-21466?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-21466 published?
- CVE-2021-21466 was published on 2021-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167229/SAP-Application-Server-ABAP-ABAP-Platform-Code-Injection-SQL-Injection-Missing-Authorization.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/May/42
- https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2999854
- https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=564760476
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_warehouse:700:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_warehouse:701:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_warehouse:702:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:782:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:bw\/4hana:100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:bw\/4hana:200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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