CVE-2021-44233: SAP GRC Access Control - versions V1100_700, V1100_731, V1200_750, does not perform necessary authorization ch

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-44233 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting access control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SAP GRC Access Control - versions V1100_700, V1100_731, V1200_750, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, which could lead to escalation of privileges.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2021-12-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): SAP SE · Vendor: sap

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-12-14 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sap access control DOWNGRADE

Affected: v1100_700 · v1100_731 · v1200_750

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before v1100_700

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy access-control || rpm -q access-control || access-control --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before v1100_700 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison access-control sudo apt install access-control=<VERSION_BEFORE_v1100_700> sudo apt-mark hold access-control

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list access-control sudo dnf downgrade access-control-<VERSION_BEFORE_v1100_700> sudo dnf versionlock add access-control

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-44233?

access control: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-44233 being exploited?

CVE-2021-44233 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-44233 affect?

CVE-2021-44233 affects access control. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). SAP GRC Access Control - versions V1100_700, V1100_731, V1200_750, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, which could lead to escalation of privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2021-44233?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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