CVE-2018-2452

Name: CVE-2018-2452
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-11T15:29:00.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-2452 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The logon application of SAP NetWeaver AS Java 7.10 to 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50 does not sufficiently encode user-controlled inputs, resulting in a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The logon application of SAP NetWeaver AS Java 7.10 to 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50 does not sufficiently encode user-controlled inputs, resulting in a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

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

1.40%

69.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	7.10
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	7.11
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	7.20
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	7.30
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	7.31
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	7.40
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	7.50

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105325Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2623846Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=499356993Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105325Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2623846Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=499356993Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-2452?

The logon application of SAP NetWeaver AS Java 7.10 to 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50 does not sufficiently encode user-controlled inputs, resulting in a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2018-2452?

CVE-2018-2452 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2452?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-2452?

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Source: NVD / NIST