How severe is CVE-2018-2440?

CVE-2018-2440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-2440 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-2440?

CVE-2018-2440 primarily affects Sap Dynamic Authorization 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-2018-2440?

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

When was CVE-2018-2440 published?

CVE-2018-2440 was published on 2018-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-2440

CVE-2018-2440 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Dynamic Authorization Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Sap Dynamic Authorization Management
Published: 2018-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Under certain circumstances SAP Dynamic Authorization Management (DAM) by NextLabs (Java Policy Controller versions 7.7 and 8.5) exposes sensitive information in the application logs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2440?: Under certain circumstances SAP Dynamic Authorization Management (DAM) by NextLabs (Java Policy Controller versions 7.7 and 8.5) exposes sensitive information in the application logs.
How severe is CVE-2018-2440?: CVE-2018-2440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-2440 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2440?: CVE-2018-2440 primarily affects Sap Dynamic Authorization 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-2018-2440?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-2440 published?: CVE-2018-2440 was published on 2018-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:dynamic_authorization_management:7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:dynamic_authorization_management:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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