CVE-2021-21465

The BW Database Interface allows an attacker with low privileges to execute any crafted database queries, exposing the backend database

Critical · published January 12, 2021

CVSS v3.0
9.9
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A low-privileged attacker can inject malicious SQL queries into your SAP system without breaking a sweat! Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant where the chefs take orders without checking if the ingredients are safe. An attacker can sneak in their own recipe, potentially ruining the entire menu with one twisted request! This is absolutely devastating—an attacker could gain access to sensitive data, manipulate the database, or even bring your entire system down! With full control over the backend database, they can wreak havoc as if they own the place. Security hero status: activated!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant where the chefs take orders without checking if the ingredients are safe. An attacker can sneak in their own recipe, potentially ruining the entire menu with one twisted request! This CVE-2021-21465 vulnerability allows attackers to exploit a lack of input sanitization in the BW Database Interface, enabling them to execute arbitrary SQL commands with low privileges. It's a classic SQL injection scenario, and it could lead to total system compromise!

What to do

This is absolutely devastating—an attacker could gain access to sensitive data, manipulate the database, or even bring your entire system down! With full control over the backend database, they can wreak havoc as if they own the place. Security hero status: activated! Immediately patch your systems to the latest version to close this vulnerability. Ensure that your database inputs are always sanitized and implement strict query validation measures to prevent these sneaky injections. Don't wait—this needs your urgent attention! You've got this! By taking action now, you can protect your system and keep the bad guys at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03715 · 89.7th percentile
Published
2021-01-12T14:40Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JAN 14:40Z
    The BW Database Interface allows an attacker with low privileges to execute any crafted database queries, exposing the backend database
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