How severe is CVE-2021-38176?

CVE-2021-38176 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-2021-38176 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38176?

CVE-2021-38176 primarily affects Sap Landscape Transformation. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38176?

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-2021-38176 published?

CVE-2021-38176 was published on 2021-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38176

CVE-2021-38176 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Landscape Transformation 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Sap Landscape Transformation
Published: 2021-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Due to improper input sanitization, an authenticated user with certain specific privileges can remotely call NZDT function modules listed in Solution Section to execute manipulated query or inject ABAP code to gain access to Backend Database. On successful exploitation the threat actor could completely compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38176?: Due to improper input sanitization, an authenticated user with certain specific privileges can remotely call NZDT function modules listed in Solution Section to execute manipulated query or inject ABAP code to gain access to Backend Database. On successful exploitation the threat actor could completely compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
How severe is CVE-2021-38176?: CVE-2021-38176 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-2021-38176 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38176?: CVE-2021-38176 primarily affects Sap Landscape Transformation. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38176?: 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-2021-38176 published?: CVE-2021-38176 was published on 2021-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:landscape_transformation:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:landscape_transformation_replication_server:1.0:*:*:*:*:s\/4hana:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:landscape_transformation_replication_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:landscape_transformation_replication_server:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:s\/4hana:1511:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:s\/4hana:1610:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:s\/4hana:1709:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:s\/4hana:1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:s\/4hana:1909:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:s\/4hana:2020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:s\/4hana:2021:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:test_data_migration_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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