CVE-2021-40501

Name: CVE-2021-40501
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-10T16:15:08.517+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-40501 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP ABAP Platform Kernel - versions 7.77, 7.81, 7.85, 7.86, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated business user, resulting in escalation of privileges. That means this business user is able to read and modify data beyond the vulnerable system. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP ABAP Platform Kernel - versions 7.77, 7.81, 7.85, 7.86, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated business user, resulting in escalation of privileges. That means this business user is able to read and modify data beyond the vulnerable system. However, the attacker can neither significantly reduce the performance of the system nor stop the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Abap Platform Kernel	7.77
Sap	Abap Platform Kernel	7.81
Sap	Abap Platform Kernel	7.85
Sap	Abap Platform Kernel	7.86

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3099776Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=589496864Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3099776Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=589496864Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 10, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40501?

How severe is CVE-2021-40501?

CVE-2021-40501 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40501?

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