CVE-2018-17861

Name: CVE-2018-17861
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-09T19:15:07.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17861 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SAP J2EE Engine/7.01/Portal/EPP allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via the wsdlLib parameter to /ctcprotocol/Protocol. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SAP J2EE Engine/7.01/Portal/EPP allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via the wsdlLib parameter to /ctcprotocol/Protocol. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	J2ee Engine	7.01

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151945/SAP-J2EE-Engine-7.01-Portal-EPP-Protocol-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Mar/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Mar/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151945/SAP-J2EE-Engine-7.01-Portal-EPP-Protocol-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Mar/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Mar/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17861?

How severe is CVE-2018-17861?

CVE-2018-17861 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17861?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST