How severe is CVE-2018-2416?

CVE-2018-2416 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-2416 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-2416?

CVE-2018-2416 primarily affects Sap Identity Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2416?

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

When was CVE-2018-2416 published?

CVE-2018-2416 was published on 2018-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-2416

CVE-2018-2416 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Identity Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sap Identity Management
Published: 2018-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Identity Management 7.2 and 8.0 do not sufficiently validate an XML document accepted from an untrusted source.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2416?: SAP Identity Management 7.2 and 8.0 do not sufficiently validate an XML document accepted from an untrusted source.
How severe is CVE-2018-2416?: CVE-2018-2416 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-2416 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2416?: CVE-2018-2416 primarily affects Sap Identity Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2416?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-2416 published?: CVE-2018-2416 was published on 2018-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:identity_management:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:identity_management:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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