How severe is CVE-2018-2398?

CVE-2018-2398 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-2398 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-2398?

CVE-2018-2398 primarily affects Sap Business Client. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2398?

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-2018-2398 published?

CVE-2018-2398 was published on 2018-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-2398

CVE-2018-2398 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Business Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sap Business Client
Published: 2018-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Under certain conditions SAP Business Client 6.5 allows an attacker to access information which would otherwise be restricted.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2398?: Under certain conditions SAP Business Client 6.5 allows an attacker to access information which would otherwise be restricted.
How severe is CVE-2018-2398?: CVE-2018-2398 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-2398 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2398?: CVE-2018-2398 primarily affects Sap Business Client. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2398?: 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-2018-2398 published?: CVE-2018-2398 was published on 2018-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_client:6.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_client:6.5:patch_level1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_client:6.5:patch_level2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_client:6.5:patch_level3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_client:6.5:patch_level4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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