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CVE-2021-27608

Status: ModifiedHigh (7.5)—

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.

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

Affected technologies (1)

SAP — Setup

CWEs

References

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