How severe is CVE-2018-2417?

CVE-2018-2417 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-2417 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-2417?

CVE-2018-2417 affects Sap Identity Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2417?

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

When was CVE-2018-2417 published?

CVE-2018-2417 was published on 2018-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-2417

CVE-2018-2417 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Identity Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sap Identity Management
Published: 2018-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Under certain conditions, the SAP Identity Management 8.0 (pass of type ToASCII) allows an attacker to access information which would otherwise be restricted.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2417?: Under certain conditions, the SAP Identity Management 8.0 (pass of type ToASCII) allows an attacker to access information which would otherwise be restricted.
How severe is CVE-2018-2417?: CVE-2018-2417 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-2417 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2417?: CVE-2018-2417 affects Sap Identity Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2417?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-2417 published?: CVE-2018-2417 was published on 2018-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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