CVE-2021-40503
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CVE-2021-40503 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An information disclosure vulnerability exists in SAP GUI for Windows - versions < 7.60 PL13, 7.70 PL4, which allows an attacker with sufficient privileges on the local client-side PC to obtain an equivalent of the user’s password. With this highly sensitive data leaked, the attacker would be able to logon to the backend system the SAP GUI for Windows was connected to and launch further attacks depending on the authorizations of the user.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An information disclosure vulnerability exists in SAP GUI for Windows - versions < 7.60 PL13, 7.70 PL4, which allows an attacker with sufficient privileges on the local client-side PC to obtain an equivalent of the user’s password. With this highly sensitive data leaked, the attacker would be able to logon to the backend system the SAP GUI for Windows was connected to and launch further attacks depending on the authorizations of the user.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sap | Gui For Windows | < 7.60 |
| Sap | Gui For Windows | 7.60 |
| Sap | Gui For Windows | 7.70 |
References
- https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3080106Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3080106Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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