CVE-2021-40504

Name: CVE-2021-40504
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-10T16:15:08.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-40504 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A certain template role in SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP and ABAP Platform - versions 700, 701, 702, 710, 711, 730, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, contains transport authorizations, which exceed expected display only permissions.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A certain template role in SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP and ABAP Platform - versions 700, 701, 702, 710, 711, 730, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, contains transport authorizations, which exceed expected display only permissions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	700
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	701
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	702
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	710
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	711
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

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3105728Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=589496864Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3105728Permissions 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-2021-40504?

How severe is CVE-2021-40504?

CVE-2021-40504 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40504?

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