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CVE-2021-37531: SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management XML Forms versions - 7.10, 7.11, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, contains an XSL...

SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management XML Forms versions - 7.10, 7.11, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, contains an XSLT vulnerability which allows a non-administrative authenticated attacker to craft a malicious XSL stylesheet file containing a script with OS-level commands, copy it into a location to be accessed by the system and then create a file which will trigger the XSLT engine to execute the script contained within the malicious XSL file. This can result in a full compromise of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

CriticalCVSS 9.9Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability lets a logged-in, non-administrative user abuse SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management XML Forms so the server may run operating-system commands. If exploitable in an exposed portal, the business impact can be total system compromise, including data theft, tampering, and outage. Exposure is most likely where SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal or Knowledge Management XML Forms is deployed and reachable by authenticated users, including low-privilege accounts. The bundle does not prove internet exposure or default enablement. Treat as urgent for any affected SAP portal with broad authenticated access. The flaw can move from a normal account to full server compromise, but the provided evidence does not show confirmed active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running affected SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management XML Forms versions.; Review SAP Note 3081888 and SAP guidance for the official correction or workaround.; Prioritize patching systems reachable by broad user populations or external identities..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.9 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
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0ADP providers
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CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9.9CVSS 3.0CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H3.16Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

9.9Critical
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-37531Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
SAP SESAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management XML Forms< 7.10, < 7.11, < 7.30, < 7.31, < 7.40, < 7.50Listed
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