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CVE-2021-21482

HIGHCVSS 8.3/10EPSS 0.42%

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CVE-2021-21482 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.3/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management, versions - 710, 710.750, allows a malicious unauthorized user with access to the MDM Server subnet to find the password using a brute force method. If successful, the attacker could obtain access to highly sensitive data and MDM administrative privileges leading to information disclosure vulnerability thereby affecting the confidentiality and integrity of the application. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management, versions - 710, 710.750, allows a malicious unauthorized user with access to the MDM Server subnet to find the password using a brute force method. If successful, the attacker could obtain access to highly sensitive data and MDM administrative privileges leading to information disclosure vulnerability thereby affecting the confidentiality and integrity of the application. This happens when security guidelines and recommendations concerning administrative accounts of an SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management installation have not been thoroughly reviewed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.42%

33.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SapNetweaver Master Data Management7.10.750
SapNetweaver Master Data Management710

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21482?
SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management, versions - 710, 710.750, allows a malicious unauthorized user with access to the MDM Server subnet to find the password using a brute force method. If successful, the attacker could obtain access to highly sensitive data and MDM administrative privileges leading to information disclosure vulnerability thereby affecting the confidentiality and integrity of the application. This happens when security guidelines and recommendations concerning administrative accounts of an SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management installation have not been thoroughly reviewed.
How severe is CVE-2021-21482?
CVE-2021-21482 has a CVSS score of 8.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21482?
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