CVE-2018-2462 XML external entity in SAP NetWeaver BI

High 8.8 Published 11 Sep 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An attacker can exploit insufficient XML validation in SAP NetWeaver BI to potentially read sensitive data or cause service disruption.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-2462?

CVE-2018-2462 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver, published on 11 Sep 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In certain cases, BEx Web Java Runtime Export Web Service in SAP NetWeaver BI 7.30, 7.31. 7.40, 7.41, 7.50, does not sufficiently validate an XML document accepted from an untrusted source.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-2462?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Netweaver.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2462?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-2462 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-2462 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-2462 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-9w9j-vv88-g8fw.