CVE-2018-2503

Name: CVE-2018-2503
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-11T22:29:00.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-2503 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. By default, the SAP NetWeaver AS Java keystore service does not sufficiently restrict the access to resources that should be protected. This has been fixed in SAP NetWeaver AS Java (ServerCore versions 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50).. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

By default, the SAP NetWeaver AS Java keystore service does not sufficiently restrict the access to resources that should be protected. This has been fixed in SAP NetWeaver AS Java (ServerCore versions 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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/106156Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2658279Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=508559699Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106156Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2658279Permissions 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-2018-2503?

How severe is CVE-2018-2503?

CVE-2018-2503 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2503?

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-2018-2503?

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Source: NVD / NIST