What is CVE-2021-27608?

CVE-2021-27608 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Setup, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2021-04-14.

How severe is CVE-2021-27608?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Sap Setup

CVE-2021-27608

An unquoted service path in SAPSetup, version - 9.0, could lead to privilege escalation during the installation process that is performed when an executable file is registered. This could further lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, Integrity and Availability.

EPSS: 0.002 (13.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Sap Setup — versions 9.0
Sap Se Setup — versions < 9.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-428 — Unquoted Search Path or Element

References

cna@sap.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
cna@sap.com (Permissions Required, x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-27608?: CVE-2021-27608 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Setup, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2021-04-14.
How severe is CVE-2021-27608?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.