CVE-2018-2492

Name: CVE-2018-2492
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-11T22:29:00.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 1.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-2492 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. SAML 2.0 functionality in SAP NetWeaver AS Java, does not sufficiently validate XML documents received from an untrusted source. This is fixed in versions 7.2, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40 and 7.50.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAML 2.0 functionality in SAP NetWeaver AS Java, does not sufficiently validate XML documents received from an untrusted source. This is fixed in versions 7.2, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40 and 7.50.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.14%

62.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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/106153Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2642680Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=508559699Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106153Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2642680Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=508559699Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-2492?

SAML 2.0 functionality in SAP NetWeaver AS Java, does not sufficiently validate XML documents received from an untrusted source. This is fixed in versions 7.2, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40 and 7.50.

How severe is CVE-2018-2492?

CVE-2018-2492 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2492?

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-2018-2492?

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Source: NVD / NIST