How severe is CVE-2021-40501?

CVE-2021-40501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2021-40501 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-40501?

CVE-2021-40501 primarily affects Sap Abap Platform Kernel. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40501?

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-2021-40501 published?

CVE-2021-40501 was published on 2021-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-40501

CVE-2021-40501 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Abap Platform Kernel 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Sap Abap Platform Kernel
Published: 2021-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP ABAP Platform Kernel - versions 7.77, 7.81, 7.85, 7.86, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated business user, resulting in escalation of privileges. That means this business user is able to read and modify data beyond the vulnerable system. However, the attacker can neither significantly reduce the performance of the system nor stop the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40501?: SAP ABAP Platform Kernel - versions 7.77, 7.81, 7.85, 7.86, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated business user, resulting in escalation of privileges. That means this business user is able to read and modify data beyond the vulnerable system. However, the attacker can neither significantly reduce the performance of the system nor stop the system.
How severe is CVE-2021-40501?: CVE-2021-40501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2021-40501 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-40501?: CVE-2021-40501 primarily affects Sap Abap Platform Kernel. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40501?: 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-2021-40501 published?: CVE-2021-40501 was published on 2021-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform_kernel:7.77:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform_kernel:7.81:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform_kernel:7.85:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform_kernel:7.86:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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