How severe is CVE-2021-38178?

CVE-2021-38178 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-2021-38178 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-2021-38178?

CVE-2021-38178 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Abap. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38178?

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-2021-38178 published?

CVE-2021-38178 was published on 2021-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38178

CVE-2021-38178 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Abap 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Abap
Published: 2021-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The software logistics system of SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP and ABAP Platform versions - 700, 701, 702, 710, 730, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, enables a malicious user to transfer ABAP code artifacts or content, by-passing the established quality gates. By this vulnerability malicious code can reach quality and production, and can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and its data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38178?: The software logistics system of SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP and ABAP Platform versions - 700, 701, 702, 710, 730, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, enables a malicious user to transfer ABAP code artifacts or content, by-passing the established quality gates. By this vulnerability malicious code can reach quality and production, and can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and its data.
How severe is CVE-2021-38178?: CVE-2021-38178 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-2021-38178 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-2021-38178?: CVE-2021-38178 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Abap. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38178?: 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-2021-38178 published?: CVE-2021-38178 was published on 2021-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (28)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_abap:700:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_abap:701:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_abap:702:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_abap:710:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_abap:730:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_abap:731:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_abap:740:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_abap:750:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_abap:751:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_abap:752:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_abap:753:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_abap:754:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_abap:755:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_abap:756:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:700:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:701:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:702:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:710:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:730:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:731:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:740:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:750:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:751:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:752:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:753:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:754:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:755:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:756:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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