CVE-2021-38163
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
84.8 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
SAP NetWeaver (Visual Composer 7.0 RT) versions - 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, without restriction, an attacker authenticated as a non-administrative user can upload a malicious file over a network and trigger its processing, which is capable of running operating system commands with the privilege of the Java Server process. These commands can be used to read or modify any information on the server or shut the server down making it unavailable.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-06-09
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-06-30
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-09-14
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-38163?
SAP NetWeaver (Visual Composer 7.0 RT) versions - 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, without restriction, an attacker authenticated as a non-administrative user can upload a malicious file over a network and trigger its processing, which is capable of running operating system commands with the privilege of the Java Server process. These commands can be used to read or modify any information on the server or shut the server down making it unavailable.
Is CVE-2021-38163 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2021-38163 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-06-30.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-38163?
CVE-2021-38163 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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