How severe is CVE-2021-33705?

CVE-2021-33705 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-33705 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-33705?

CVE-2021-33705 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Portal. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33705?

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-2021-33705 published?

CVE-2021-33705 was published on 2021-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-33705

CVE-2021-33705 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Portal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Portal
Published: 2021-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SAP NetWeaver Portal, versions - 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, component Iviews Editor contains a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability which allows an unauthenticated attacker to craft a malicious URL which when clicked by a user can make any type of request (e.g. POST, GET) to any internal or external server. This can result in the accessing or modification of data accessible from the Portal but will not affect its availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33705?: The SAP NetWeaver Portal, versions - 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, component Iviews Editor contains a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability which allows an unauthenticated attacker to craft a malicious URL which when clicked by a user can make any type of request (e.g. POST, GET) to any internal or external server. This can result in the accessing or modification of data accessible from the Portal but will not affect its availability.
How severe is CVE-2021-33705?: CVE-2021-33705 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-33705 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-33705?: CVE-2021-33705 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Portal. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33705?: 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-2021-33705 published?: CVE-2021-33705 was published on 2021-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

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

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