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CVE-2021-33671: SAP NetWeaver Guided Procedures (Administration Workset), versions - 7.10, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, do...

SAP NetWeaver Guided Procedures (Administration Workset), versions - 7.10, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges. The impact of missing authorization could result to abuse of functionality restricted to a particular user group, and could allow unauthorized users to read, modify or delete restricted data.

HighCVSS 7.6Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2021-33671 is an SAP NetWeaver Guided Procedures Administration Workset authorization flaw. A logged-in user could access functions meant for a more privileged group, potentially reading, changing, or deleting restricted data. The issue is rated high because exploitation requires only low privileges and no user interaction.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority SAP authorization issue where affected systems hold sensitive workflows or operational data. It is not currently sourced as actively exploited, but privileged business data impact makes timely validation and vendor-guided remediation appropriate.

Technical view

The vulnerability affects SAP NetWeaver Guided Procedures Administration Workset versions 7.10, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, and 7.50. Missing authorization checks allow authenticated privilege escalation over the network. CVSS v3.0 is 7.6: AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running the listed SAP NetWeaver Guided Procedures Administration Workset versions with authenticated users who can reach the affected component. The source bundle does not identify internet exposure requirements or specific deployment configurations.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not cite active exploitation, and this CVE is not marked KEV. Exploitation requires an authenticated user, but the CVSS vector indicates low complexity, network access, and no user interaction.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports an authenticated privilege-escalation flaw caused by missing authorization checks. The source bundle does not provide CWE mapping, exploit details, or explicit patch text. SAP Note 3059446 is the primary vendor reference and should drive remediation confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Review SAP Note 3059446 for official vendor remediation guidance.
  • Apply SAP-supported updates or corrections identified by SAP for affected versions.
  • Restrict access to the Administration Workset to trusted, authorized users.
  • Review role assignments for users with Guided Procedures access.
  • Monitor SAP guidance for any revised remediation or compensating controls.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory SAP NetWeaver Guided Procedures Administration Workset versions in use.
  • Confirm whether any listed affected versions are present.
  • Review authorization roles for users who can access the Administration Workset.
  • Check logs for unexpected authenticated access to restricted administration functions.
  • Validate remediation in a non-production SAP environment before rollout.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.6 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.6CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L2.84.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

7.6High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-33671Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
SAP SESAP NetWeaver Guided Procedures (Administration Workset)< 7.10, < 7.20, < 7.30, < 7.31, < 7.40, < 7.50Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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