CVE-2021-40502 Missing authorization in SAP Commerce

High 8.8 Published 10 Nov 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can access and modify data from B2B units they do not belong to due to missing authorization checks.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-40502?

CVE-2021-40502 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SAP Commerce, published on 10 Nov 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SAP Commerce - versions 2105.3, 2011.13, 2005.18, 1905.34, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges. Authenticated attackers will be able to access and edit data from b2b units they do not belong to.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40502?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Commerce.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40502?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40502 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2021-40502 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40502 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-grp2-x34r-x38c.