How severe is CVE-2018-2371?

CVE-2018-2371 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-2018-2371 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-2371?

CVE-2018-2371 affects Sap Netweaver Java Web Application. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2371?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-2371 published?

CVE-2018-2371 was published on 2018-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-2371

CVE-2018-2371 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Java Web Application 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Java Web Application
Published: 2018-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SAML 2.0 service provider of SAP Netweaver AS Java Web Application, 7.50, does not sufficiently encode user controlled inputs, which results in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2371?: The SAML 2.0 service provider of SAP Netweaver AS Java Web Application, 7.50, does not sufficiently encode user controlled inputs, which results in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2018-2371?: CVE-2018-2371 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-2018-2371 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2371?: CVE-2018-2371 affects Sap Netweaver Java Web Application. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2371?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-2371 published?: CVE-2018-2371 was published on 2018-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_java_web_application:7.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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