How severe is CVE-2021-40504?

CVE-2021-40504 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-40504 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-40504?

CVE-2021-40504 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40504?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-40504 published?

CVE-2021-40504 was published on 2021-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-40504

CVE-2021-40504 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap
Published: 2021-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A certain template role in SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP and ABAP Platform - versions 700, 701, 702, 710, 711, 730, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, contains transport authorizations, which exceed expected display only permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40504?: A certain template role in SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP and ABAP Platform - versions 700, 701, 702, 710, 711, 730, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, contains transport authorizations, which exceed expected display only permissions.
How severe is CVE-2021-40504?: CVE-2021-40504 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-40504 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-40504?: CVE-2021-40504 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40504?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-40504 published?: CVE-2021-40504 was published on 2021-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (15)

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:711:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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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