How severe is CVE-2018-2494?

CVE-2018-2494 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-2494 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-2494?

CVE-2018-2494 primarily affects Sap Business Application Software Integrated Solution. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2494?

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-2018-2494 published?

CVE-2018-2494 was published on 2018-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-2494

CVE-2018-2494 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Business Application Software Integrated Solution with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Sap Business Application Software Integrated Solution
Published: 2018-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges, have been fixed in SAP Basis AS ABAP of SAP NetWeaver 700 to 750, from 750 onwards delivered as ABAP Platform.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2494?: Necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges, have been fixed in SAP Basis AS ABAP of SAP NetWeaver 700 to 750, from 750 onwards delivered as ABAP Platform.
How severe is CVE-2018-2494?: CVE-2018-2494 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-2494 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2494?: CVE-2018-2494 primarily affects Sap Business Application Software Integrated Solution. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2494?: 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-2018-2494 published?: CVE-2018-2494 was published on 2018-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_application_software_integrated_solution:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_application_software_integrated_solution:7.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_application_software_integrated_solution:7.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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