How severe is CVE-2021-33671?

CVE-2021-33671 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-2021-33671 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-33671?

CVE-2021-33671 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Guided Procedures. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33671?

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-2021-33671 published?

CVE-2021-33671 was published on 2021-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-33671

CVE-2021-33671 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Guided Procedures 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Guided Procedures
Published: 2021-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP NetWeaver Guided Procedures (Administration Workset), versions - 7.10, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges. The impact of missing authorization could result to abuse of functionality restricted to a particular user group, and could allow unauthorized users to read, modify or delete restricted data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33671?: SAP NetWeaver Guided Procedures (Administration Workset), versions - 7.10, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges. The impact of missing authorization could result to abuse of functionality restricted to a particular user group, and could allow unauthorized users to read, modify or delete restricted data.
How severe is CVE-2021-33671?: CVE-2021-33671 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-2021-33671 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-33671?: CVE-2021-33671 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Guided Procedures. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33671?: 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-2021-33671 published?: CVE-2021-33671 was published on 2021-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

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

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