How severe is CVE-2018-2449?

CVE-2018-2449 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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 high.

Is CVE-2018-2449 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-2449?

CVE-2018-2449 primarily affects Sap Supplier Relationship Management Mdm Catalog. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2449?

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-2018-2449 published?

CVE-2018-2449 was published on 2018-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-2449

CVE-2018-2449 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Supplier Relationship Management Mdm Catalog with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Sap Supplier Relationship Management Mdm Catalog
Published: 2018-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP SRM MDM Catalog versions 3.73, 7.31, 7.32 in (SAP NetWeaver 7.3) - import functionality does not perform authentication checks for valid repository user. This is an unauthenticated functionality that you can use on windows machines to do SMB relaying.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2449?: SAP SRM MDM Catalog versions 3.73, 7.31, 7.32 in (SAP NetWeaver 7.3) - import functionality does not perform authentication checks for valid repository user. This is an unauthenticated functionality that you can use on windows machines to do SMB relaying.
How severe is CVE-2018-2449?: CVE-2018-2449 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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 high.
Is CVE-2018-2449 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2449?: CVE-2018-2449 primarily affects Sap Supplier Relationship Management Mdm Catalog. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2449?: 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-2018-2449 published?: CVE-2018-2449 was published on 2018-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:supplier_relationship_management_mdm_catalog:3.73:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:supplier_relationship_management_mdm_catalog:7.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:supplier_relationship_management_mdm_catalog:7.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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