CVE-2021-40496

Name: CVE-2021-40496
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-12T15:15:09.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-40496 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP Internet Communication framework (ICM) - versions 700, 701, 702, 730, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, 785, allows an attacker with logon functionality, to exploit the authentication function by using POST and form field to repeat executions of the initial command by a GET request and exposing sensitive data. This vulnerability is normally exposed over the network and successful exploitation can lead to exposure of data like system details.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP Internet Communication framework (ICM) - versions 700, 701, 702, 730, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, 785, allows an attacker with logon functionality, to exploit the authentication function by using POST and form field to repeat executions of the initial command by a GET request and exposing sensitive data. This vulnerability is normally exposed over the network and successful exploitation can lead to exposure of data like system details.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Netweaver Abap	700
Sap	Netweaver Abap	701
Sap	Netweaver Abap	702
Sap	Netweaver Abap	730
Sap	Netweaver Abap	731
Sap	Netweaver Abap	740
Sap	Netweaver Abap	750
Sap	Netweaver Abap	751
Sap	Netweaver Abap	752
Sap	Netweaver Abap	753
Sap	Netweaver Abap	754
Sap	Netweaver Abap	755
Sap	Netweaver Abap	756
Sap	Netweaver Abap	785
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	700
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	701
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	702
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	730
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	731
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	740
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	750
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	751
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	752
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	753
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	754
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	755
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	756
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	785

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3087254Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=587169983Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3087254Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=587169983Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40496?

How severe is CVE-2021-40496?

CVE-2021-40496 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40496?

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