How severe is CVE-2018-2432?

CVE-2018-2432 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 user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-2432 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-2432?

CVE-2018-2432 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2432?

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

When was CVE-2018-2432 published?

CVE-2018-2432 was published on 2018-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-2432

CVE-2018-2432 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence
Published: 2018-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI Launchpad and Central Management Console) versions 4.10, 4.20 and 4.30 allow an attacker to include invalidated data in the HTTP response header sent to a Web user. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to advanced attacks, including: cross-site scripting and page hijacking.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2432?: SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI Launchpad and Central Management Console) versions 4.10, 4.20 and 4.30 allow an attacker to include invalidated data in the HTTP response header sent to a Web user. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to advanced attacks, including: cross-site scripting and page hijacking.
How severe is CVE-2018-2432?: CVE-2018-2432 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 user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-2432 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2432?: CVE-2018-2432 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2432?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-2432 published?: CVE-2018-2432 was published on 2018-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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