How severe is CVE-2021-33689?

CVE-2021-33689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-33689 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-33689?

CVE-2021-33689 affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33689?

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

When was CVE-2021-33689 published?

CVE-2021-33689 was published on 2021-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-33689

CVE-2021-33689 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-778.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-778
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Application Server Java
Published: 2021-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

When user with insufficient privileges tries to access any application in SAP NetWeaver Administrator (Administrator applications), version - 7.50, no security audit log is created. Therefore, security audit log Integrity is impacted.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33689?: When user with insufficient privileges tries to access any application in SAP NetWeaver Administrator (Administrator applications), version - 7.50, no security audit log is created. Therefore, security audit log Integrity is impacted.
How severe is CVE-2021-33689?: CVE-2021-33689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-33689 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-33689?: CVE-2021-33689 affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33689?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-33689 published?: CVE-2021-33689 was published on 2021-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:7.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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