CVE-2021-21480

Description

SAP MII allows users to create dashboards and save them as JSP through the SSCE (Self Service Composition Environment). An attacker can intercept a request to the server, inject malicious JSP code in the request and forward to server. When this dashboard is opened by users having at least SAP_XMII Developer role, malicious content in the dashboard gets executed, leading to remote code execution in the server, which allows privilege escalation. The malicious JSP code can contain certain OS commands, through which an attacker can read sensitive files in the server, modify files or even delete contents in the server thus compromising the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the server hosting the SAP MII application. Also, an attacker authenticated as a developer can use the application to upload and execute a file which will permit them to execute operating systems commands completely compromising the server hosting the application.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 37.66% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory sap.com Vendor Advisory sap.com Vendor Advisory sap.com
Affected: SAP SE SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21480?
CVE-2021-21480 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-21480?
To fix CVE-2021-21480, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-21480 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-21480 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~38% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-21480?
CVE-2021-21480 affects SAP SE SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence.
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