How severe is CVE-2018-2481?

CVE-2018-2481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-2481 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-2481?

CVE-2018-2481 primarily affects Sap Advanced Business Application Programming. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2481?

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-2018-2481 published?

CVE-2018-2481 was published on 2018-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-2481

CVE-2018-2481 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Advanced Business Application Programming with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Sap Advanced Business Application Programming
Published: 2018-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In some SAP standard roles, in SAP_ABA versions, 7.00 to 7.02, 7.10 to 7.11, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, 75C to 75D, a transaction code reserved for customer is used. By implementing such transaction code a malicious user may execute unauthorized transaction functionality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2481?: In some SAP standard roles, in SAP_ABA versions, 7.00 to 7.02, 7.10 to 7.11, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, 75C to 75D, a transaction code reserved for customer is used. By implementing such transaction code a malicious user may execute unauthorized transaction functionality.
How severe is CVE-2018-2481?: CVE-2018-2481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-2481 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2481?: CVE-2018-2481 primarily affects Sap Advanced Business Application Programming. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2481?: 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-2018-2481 published?: CVE-2018-2481 was published on 2018-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:advanced_business_application_programming:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:advanced_business_application_programming:7.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:advanced_business_application_programming:7.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:advanced_business_application_programming:7.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:advanced_business_application_programming:7.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:advanced_business_application_programming:75c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:advanced_business_application_programming:75d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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