How severe is CVE-2021-40499?

CVE-2021-40499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-40499 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-40499?

CVE-2021-40499 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40499?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-40499 published?

CVE-2021-40499 was published on 2021-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-40499

CVE-2021-40499 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap
Published: 2021-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Client-side printing services SAP Cloud Print Manager and SAPSprint for SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP - versions 7.70, 7.70 PI, 7.70 BYD, allow an attacker to inject code that can be executed by the application. An attacker could thereby control the behavior of the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40499?: Client-side printing services SAP Cloud Print Manager and SAPSprint for SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP - versions 7.70, 7.70 PI, 7.70 BYD, allow an attacker to inject code that can be executed by the application. An attacker could thereby control the behavior of the application.
How severe is CVE-2021-40499?: CVE-2021-40499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-40499 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-40499?: CVE-2021-40499 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40499?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-40499 published?: CVE-2021-40499 was published on 2021-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:7.70:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:7.70_pi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:7.70byd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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