How severe is CVE-2018-2491?

CVE-2018-2491 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-2491 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-2491?

CVE-2018-2491 affects Sap Fiori Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2491?

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-2018-2491 published?

CVE-2018-2491 was published on 2018-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-2491

CVE-2018-2491 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Fiori Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Sap Fiori Client
Published: 2018-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

When opening a deep link URL in SAP Fiori Client with log level set to "Debug", the client application logs the URL to the log file. If this URL contains malicious JavaScript code it can eventually run inside the built-in log viewer of the application in case user opens the viewer and taps on the hyperlink in the viewer. SAP Fiori Client version 1.11.5 in Google Play store addresses these issues and users must update to that version.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2491?: When opening a deep link URL in SAP Fiori Client with log level set to "Debug", the client application logs the URL to the log file. If this URL contains malicious JavaScript code it can eventually run inside the built-in log viewer of the application in case user opens the viewer and taps on the hyperlink in the viewer. SAP Fiori Client version 1.11.5 in Google Play store addresses these issues and users must update to that version.
How severe is CVE-2018-2491?: CVE-2018-2491 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-2491 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2491?: CVE-2018-2491 affects Sap Fiori Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2491?: 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-2018-2491 published?: CVE-2018-2491 was published on 2018-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:fiori_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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