How severe is CVE-2018-2408?

CVE-2018-2408 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-2408 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-2408?

CVE-2018-2408 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2408?

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-2018-2408 published?

CVE-2018-2408 was published on 2018-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-2408

CVE-2018-2408 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Businessobjects with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-384.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-384
Affected product: Sap Businessobjects
Published: 2018-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Session Management in SAP Business Objects, 4.0, from 4.10, from 4.20, 4.30, CMC/BI Launchpad/Fiorified BI Launchpad. In case of password change for a user, all other active sessions created using older password continues to be active.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2408?: Improper Session Management in SAP Business Objects, 4.0, from 4.10, from 4.20, 4.30, CMC/BI Launchpad/Fiorified BI Launchpad. In case of password change for a user, all other active sessions created using older password continues to be active.
How severe is CVE-2018-2408?: CVE-2018-2408 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-2408 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2408?: CVE-2018-2408 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2408?: 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-2018-2408 published?: CVE-2018-2408 was published on 2018-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects:4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects:4.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects:4.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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