CVE-2021-42063

Name: CVE-2021-42063
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-14T16:15:09.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 22.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-42063 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A security vulnerability has been discovered in the SAP Knowledge Warehouse - versions 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50. The usage of one SAP KW component within a Web browser enables unauthorized attackers to conduct XSS attacks, which might lead to disclose sensitive data.. EPSS estimates a 22.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A security vulnerability has been discovered in the SAP Knowledge Warehouse - versions 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50. The usage of one SAP KW component within a Web browser enables unauthorized attackers to conduct XSS attacks, which might lead to disclose sensitive data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

22.32%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Knowledge Warehouse	7.30
Sap	Knowledge Warehouse	7.31
Sap	Knowledge Warehouse	7.40
Sap	Knowledge Warehouse	7.50

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166369/SAP-Knowledge-Warehouse-7.50-7.40-7.31-7.30-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Mar/32Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3102769Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/display/PSR/SAP+Security+Patch+Day+-+December+2021Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166369/SAP-Knowledge-Warehouse-7.50-7.40-7.31-7.30-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Mar/32Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3102769Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/display/PSR/SAP+Security+Patch+Day+-+December+2021Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42063?

How severe is CVE-2021-42063?

CVE-2021-42063 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 22.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42063?

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