Discover the impact of CVE-2021-21488 on SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management versions 7.01 to 7.50. Learn about the vulnerability, its technical details, and mitigation steps.
This CVE-2021-21488 impacts SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management versions 7.01, 7.02, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, and 7.50 allowing a remote attacker to trigger insecure deserialization, affecting Availability.
Understanding CVE-2021-21488
This section provides a detailed overview of the vulnerability.
What is CVE-2021-21488?
CVE-2021-21488 affects SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management versions < 7.01, < 7.02, < 7.30, < 7.31, < 7.40, and < 7.50, enabling a remote attacker with basic privileges to exploit insecure deserialization.
The Impact of CVE-2021-21488
The vulnerability results in the execution of attacker's code, leading to an impact on the Availability of the affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-21488
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Vulnerability Description
SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management is susceptible to insecure deserialization, allowing attackers to exploit user-controlled data.
Affected Systems and Versions
The impacted systems include versions 7.01, 7.02, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, and 7.50 of SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management.
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers with basic privileges can exploit the vulnerability remotely, triggering insecure deserialization.
Mitigation and Prevention
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Immediate Steps to Take
Immediately apply relevant security patches and updates to the affected systems to prevent exploitation.
Long-Term Security Practices
Enforce strict security protocols, conduct regular security audits, and educate users on best security practices.
Patching and Updates
Regularly monitor for security updates released by SAP and apply patches promptly to safeguard systems.