CVE-2021-21465

Name: CVE-2021-21465
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-12T15:15:15.86+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.9/10EPSS 3.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-21465 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The BW Database Interface allows an attacker with low privileges to execute any crafted database queries, exposing the backend database. An attacker can include their own SQL commands which the database will execute without properly sanitizing the untrusted data leading to SQL injection vulnerability which can fully compromise the affected SAP system.. EPSS estimates a 3.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The BW Database Interface allows an attacker with low privileges to execute any crafted database queries, exposing the backend database. An attacker can include their own SQL commands which the database will execute without properly sanitizing the untrusted data leading to SQL injection vulnerability which can fully compromise the affected SAP system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.67%

88.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Business Warehouse	710
Sap	Business Warehouse	711
Sap	Business Warehouse	730
Sap	Business Warehouse	731
Sap	Business Warehouse	740
Sap	Business Warehouse	750
Sap	Business Warehouse	751
Sap	Business Warehouse	752
Sap	Business Warehouse	753
Sap	Business Warehouse	754
Sap	Business Warehouse	755
Sap	Business Warehouse	782

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167229/SAP-Application-Server-ABAP-ABAP-Platform-Code-Injection-SQL-Injection-Missing-Authorization.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/May/42Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2986980Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=564760476Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167229/SAP-Application-Server-ABAP-ABAP-Platform-Code-Injection-SQL-Injection-Missing-Authorization.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/May/42Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2986980Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=564760476Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21465?

How severe is CVE-2021-21465?

CVE-2021-21465 has a CVSS score of 9.9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21465?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST