How severe is CVE-2018-2499?

CVE-2018-2499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-2499 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-2499?

CVE-2018-2499 primarily affects Sap Financial Consolidation Cube Designer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2499?

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-2018-2499 published?

CVE-2018-2499 was published on 2019-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-2499

CVE-2018-2499 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Financial Consolidation Cube Designer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sap Financial Consolidation Cube Designer
Published: 2019-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security weakness in SAP Financial Consolidation Cube Designer (BOBJ_EADES fixed in versions 8.0, 10.1) may allow an attacker to discover the password hash of an admin user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2499?: A security weakness in SAP Financial Consolidation Cube Designer (BOBJ_EADES fixed in versions 8.0, 10.1) may allow an attacker to discover the password hash of an admin user.
How severe is CVE-2018-2499?: CVE-2018-2499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-2499 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2499?: CVE-2018-2499 primarily affects Sap Financial Consolidation Cube Designer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2499?: 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-2018-2499 published?: CVE-2018-2499 was published on 2019-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:financial_consolidation_cube_designer:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:financial_consolidation_cube_designer_bobj_eades:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*