How severe is CVE-2018-17108?

CVE-2018-17108 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-17108 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-17108?

CVE-2018-17108 primarily affects Sbi Sbi Buddy. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17108?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-17108 published?

CVE-2018-17108 was published on 2018-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-17108

CVE-2018-17108 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sbi Sbi Buddy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sbi Sbi Buddy
Published: 2018-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SBIbuddy (aka com.sbi.erupee) application 1.41 and 1.42 for Android might allow attackers to perform Account Takeover attacks by intercepting a security-question response during the initial configuration of the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17108?: The SBIbuddy (aka com.sbi.erupee) application 1.41 and 1.42 for Android might allow attackers to perform Account Takeover attacks by intercepting a security-question response during the initial configuration of the application.
How severe is CVE-2018-17108?: CVE-2018-17108 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-17108 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-17108?: CVE-2018-17108 primarily affects Sbi Sbi Buddy. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17108?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-17108 published?: CVE-2018-17108 was published on 2018-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/magicj3lly/appexploits/blob/master/SBI_Buddy_AuthenticationBypass.pdf

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sbi:sbi_buddy:1.41:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sbi:sbi_buddy:1.42:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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