CVE-2018-2462

Description

In certain cases, BEx Web Java Runtime Export Web Service in SAP NetWeaver BI 7.30, 7.31. 7.40, 7.41, 7.50, does not sufficiently validate an XML document accepted from an untrusted source.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.79% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory sap.com Vendor Advisory sap.com
Affected: SAP SAP NetWeaver BI
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2644279 permissions required vendor advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=499356993 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105326 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-2462?
CVE-2018-2462 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-2462?
To fix CVE-2018-2462, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-2462 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-2462 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-2462?
CVE-2018-2462 affects SAP SAP NetWeaver BI.
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