How severe is CVE-2021-44233?

CVE-2021-44233 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-2021-44233 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-44233?

CVE-2021-44233 primarily affects Sap Access Control. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44233?

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-2021-44233 published?

CVE-2021-44233 was published on 2021-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-44233

CVE-2021-44233 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Access Control 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% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Sap Access Control
Published: 2021-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP GRC Access Control - versions V1100_700, V1100_731, V1200_750, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, which could lead to escalation of privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44233?: SAP GRC Access Control - versions V1100_700, V1100_731, V1200_750, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, which could lead to escalation of privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-44233?: CVE-2021-44233 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-2021-44233 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-44233?: CVE-2021-44233 primarily affects Sap Access Control. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44233?: 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-2021-44233 published?: CVE-2021-44233 was published on 2021-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:access_control:v1100_700:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:access_control:v1100_731:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:access_control:v1200_750:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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