How serious is CVE-2021-38163?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 out of 10, classified as HIGH severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2021-38163?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2021-38163 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-38163?

CVE-2021-38163 affects sap netweaver. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38163?

To remediate CVE-2021-38163, check for security patches from sap. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2021-38163

High

|8.8

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows an attacker, who is already logged in as a regular user, to upload a harmful file that can execute commands on the server with high-level privileges. This means they could access, change, or delete sensitive information, or even take the server offline, making it unusable.

Technical 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.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredLow

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality ImpactHigh

Integrity ImpactHigh

Availability ImpactHigh

ScopeUnchanged

Vector String

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

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$4,789($1K-$5K)

Vendor Response

Grade FPatched in 1625 days

Quick Information

Published

Sep 14, 2021

over 4 years ago

Last Modified

Feb 25, 2026

about 1 month ago

Vendor

sap

Product

netweaver

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