How severe is CVE-2018-2393?

CVE-2018-2393 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-2393 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-2393?

CVE-2018-2393 primarily affects Sap Internet Graphics Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2393?

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-2018-2393 published?

CVE-2018-2393 was published on 2018-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-2393

CVE-2018-2393 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Internet Graphics Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Sap Internet Graphics Server
Published: 2018-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Under certain conditions SAP Internet Graphics Server (IGS) 7.20, 7.20EXT, 7.45, 7.49, 7.53, fails to validate XML External Entity appropriately causing the SAP Internet Graphics Server (IGS) to become unavailable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2393?: Under certain conditions SAP Internet Graphics Server (IGS) 7.20, 7.20EXT, 7.45, 7.49, 7.53, fails to validate XML External Entity appropriately causing the SAP Internet Graphics Server (IGS) to become unavailable.
How severe is CVE-2018-2393?: CVE-2018-2393 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-2393 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2393?: CVE-2018-2393 primarily affects Sap Internet Graphics Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2393?: 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-2018-2393 published?: CVE-2018-2393 was published on 2018-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:internet_graphics_server:7.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:internet_graphics_server:7.20ext:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:internet_graphics_server:7.45:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:internet_graphics_server:7.49:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:internet_graphics_server:7.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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