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CVE-2021-40496


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.


Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited data confidentiality, for affected systems. Impacting 2 products from sap, from sap organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Reported in 2021, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.


Published

2021-10-12T15:15:09.267

Last Modified

2024-11-21T06:24:15.753

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 4.3 (MEDIUM)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N

  • Access Vector: NETWORK
  • Access Complexity: LOW
  • Authentication: SINGLE
  • Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
  • Integrity Impact: NONE
  • Availability Impact: NONE
Exploitability Score

8.0

Impact Score

2.9

Weaknesses
  • Type: Secondary
    CWE-668
  • Type: Secondary
    CWE-668

Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application sap netweaver_abap 700 Yes
Application sap netweaver_abap 701 Yes
Application sap netweaver_abap 702 Yes
Application sap netweaver_abap 730 Yes
Application sap netweaver_abap 731 Yes
Application sap netweaver_abap 740 Yes
Application sap netweaver_abap 750 Yes
Application sap netweaver_abap 751 Yes
Application sap netweaver_abap 752 Yes
Application sap netweaver_abap 753 Yes
Application sap netweaver_abap 754 Yes
Application sap netweaver_abap 755 Yes
Application sap netweaver_abap 756 Yes
Application sap netweaver_abap 785 Yes
Application sap netweaver_application_server_abap 700 Yes
Application sap netweaver_application_server_abap 701 Yes
Application sap netweaver_application_server_abap 702 Yes
Application sap netweaver_application_server_abap 730 Yes
Application sap netweaver_application_server_abap 731 Yes
Application sap netweaver_application_server_abap 740 Yes
Application sap netweaver_application_server_abap 750 Yes
Application sap netweaver_application_server_abap 751 Yes
Application sap netweaver_application_server_abap 752 Yes
Application sap netweaver_application_server_abap 753 Yes
Application sap netweaver_application_server_abap 754 Yes
Application sap netweaver_application_server_abap 755 Yes
Application sap netweaver_application_server_abap 756 Yes
Application sap netweaver_application_server_abap 785 Yes

References

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For sap's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.