CVE-2021-21472

Name: CVE-2021-21472
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-09T21:15:13.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-21472 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP Software Provisioning Manager 1.0 (SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management Server 7.1) does not have an option to set password during its installation, this allows an authenticated attacker to perform various security attacks like Directory Traversal, Password Brute force Attack, SMB Relay attack, Security Downgrade.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP Software Provisioning Manager 1.0 (SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management Server 7.1) does not have an option to set password during its installation, this allows an authenticated attacker to perform various security attacks like Directory Traversal, Password Brute force Attack, SMB Relay attack, Security Downgrade.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Software Provisioning Manager	1.0

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2998173Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=568460543Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2998173Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=568460543Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21472?

How severe is CVE-2021-21472?

CVE-2021-21472 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21472?

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