CVE-2018-2478

Name: CVE-2018-2478
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-13T20:29:00.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-2478 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An attacker can use specially crafted inputs to execute commands on the host of a TREX / BWA installation, SAP Basis, versions: 7.0 to 7.02, 7.10 to 7.11, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40 and 7.50 to 7.53. Not all commands are possible, only those that can be executed by the <sid>adm user. EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An attacker can use specially crafted inputs to execute commands on the host of a TREX / BWA installation, SAP Basis, versions: 7.0 to 7.02, 7.10 to 7.11, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40 and 7.50 to 7.53. Not all commands are possible, only those that can be executed by the <sid>adm user. The commands executed depend upon the privileges of the <sid>adm user.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.83%

76.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Basis	>= 7.0, <= 7.02
Sap	Basis	>= 7.10, <= 7.11
Sap	Basis	>= 7.50, <= 7.53
Sap	Basis	7.30
Sap	Basis	7.31
Sap	Basis	7.40

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105904Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2675696Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=503809832Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105904Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2675696Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=503809832Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-2478?

How severe is CVE-2018-2478?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-2478 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2478?

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-2018-2478?

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Source: NVD / NIST