CVE-2021-21486

Name: CVE-2021-21486
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-09T15:15:14.96+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-21486 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP Enterprise Financial Services versions, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 600, 603, 604, 605, 606, 616, 617, 618, 800, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP Enterprise Financial Services versions, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 600, 603, 604, 605, 606, 616, 617, 618, 800, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges.

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

0.75%

50.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Enterprise Financial Services	1.01
Sap	Enterprise Financial Services	1.02
Sap	Enterprise Financial Services	1.03
Sap	Enterprise Financial Services	1.04
Sap	Enterprise Financial Services	1.05
Sap	Enterprise Financial Services	6.00
Sap	Enterprise Financial Services	6.03
Sap	Enterprise Financial Services	6.04
Sap	Enterprise Financial Services	6.05
Sap	Enterprise Financial Services	6.06
Sap	Enterprise Financial Services	6.16
Sap	Enterprise Financial Services	6.17
Sap	Enterprise Financial Services	6.18
Sap	Enterprise Financial Services	8.0

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3007888Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=571343107Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3007888Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=571343107Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21486?

How severe is CVE-2021-21486?

CVE-2021-21486 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21486?

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