CVE-2018-17865

CVE-2018-17865 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap J2ee Engine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SAP J2EE Engine 7.01 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via the wsdlPath parameter to /ctcprotocol/Protocol. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17865?
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SAP J2EE Engine 7.01 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via the wsdlPath parameter to /ctcprotocol/Protocol. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer
How severe is CVE-2018-17865?
CVE-2018-17865 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-17865 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-17865?
CVE-2018-17865 affects Sap J2ee Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17865?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-17865 published?
CVE-2018-17865 was published on 2021-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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