CVE-2021-21482
CVE-2021-21482 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Master Data Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
- CVSS v2: 4.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Sap Netweaver Master Data Management
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management, versions - 710, 710.750, allows a malicious unauthorized user with access to the MDM Server subnet to find the password using a brute force method. If successful, the attacker could obtain access to highly sensitive data and MDM administrative privileges leading to information disclosure vulnerability thereby affecting the confidentiality and integrity of the application. This happens when security guidelines and recommendations concerning administrative accounts of an SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management installation have not been thoroughly reviewed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-21482?
- SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management, versions - 710, 710.750, allows a malicious unauthorized user with access to the MDM Server subnet to find the password using a brute force method. If successful, the attacker could obtain access to highly sensitive data and MDM administrative privileges leading to information disclosure vulnerability thereby affecting the confidentiality and integrity of the application. This happens when security guidelines and recommendations concerning administrative accounts of an SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management installation have not been thoroughly reviewed.
- How severe is CVE-2021-21482?
- CVE-2021-21482 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2021-21482 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-21482?
- CVE-2021-21482 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Master Data Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-21482?
- 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-2021-21482 published?
- CVE-2021-21482 was published on 2021-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3017908
- https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=573801649
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_master_data_management:7.10.750:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_master_data_management:710:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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