CVE-2021-44231 Code injection in SAP ABAP Server & ABAP Platform (Translation Tools)

Critical 9.8 Published 14 Dec 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can inject code into SAP ABAP translation tools to execute arbitrary commands and control application behavior.

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

What is CVE-2021-44231?

CVE-2021-44231 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap, published on 14 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Internally used text extraction reports allow an attacker to inject code that can be executed by the application. An attacker could thereby control the behavior of the application.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44231?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sap Abap Platform, Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44231?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44231 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2021-44231 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44231 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-9fmx-fx6p-rcq8.