How severe is CVE-2021-40502?

CVE-2021-40502 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-2021-40502 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-40502?

CVE-2021-40502 primarily affects Sap Commerce. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40502?

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-2021-40502 published?

CVE-2021-40502 was published on 2021-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-40502

CVE-2021-40502 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Commerce 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Sap Commerce
Published: 2021-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Commerce - versions 2105.3, 2011.13, 2005.18, 1905.34, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges. Authenticated attackers will be able to access and edit data from b2b units they do not belong to.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40502?: SAP Commerce - versions 2105.3, 2011.13, 2005.18, 1905.34, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges. Authenticated attackers will be able to access and edit data from b2b units they do not belong to.
How severe is CVE-2021-40502?: CVE-2021-40502 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-2021-40502 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-40502?: CVE-2021-40502 primarily affects Sap Commerce. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40502?: 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-2021-40502 published?: CVE-2021-40502 was published on 2021-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:commerce:1905.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:commerce:2005.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:commerce:2011.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:commerce:2105.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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