How severe is CVE-2021-21492?

CVE-2021-21492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-21492 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-21492?

CVE-2021-21492 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Java. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21492?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-21492 published?

CVE-2021-21492 was published on 2021-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-21492

CVE-2021-21492 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Java with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-290.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-290
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Application Server Java
Published: 2021-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java(HTTP Service), versions - 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, does not sufficiently validate logon group in URLs, resulting in a content spoofing vulnerability when directory listing is enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21492?: SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java(HTTP Service), versions - 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, does not sufficiently validate logon group in URLs, resulting in a content spoofing vulnerability when directory listing is enabled.
How severe is CVE-2021-21492?: CVE-2021-21492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-21492 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-21492?: CVE-2021-21492 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Java. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21492?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-21492 published?: CVE-2021-21492 was published on 2021-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:7.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:7.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:7.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:7.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:7.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:7.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:7.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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