CVE-2018-2424: Input Validation

Published Jun 12, 2018
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Updated

SAP UI5 did not validate user input before adding it to the DOM structure. This may lead to malicious user-provided JavaScript code being added to the DOM that could steal user information. Software components affected are: SAP Hana Database 1.00, 2.00; SAP UI5 1.00; SAP UI5 (Java) 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7,50; SAP UI 7.40, 7.50, 7.51, 7.52, and version 2.0 of SAP UI for SAP NetWeaver 7.00

Affected Software

12 affected components
SAP HANA Database=1.00
SAP HANA Database=2.00
SAP Ui Netweaver 7.0=2.0
SAP UI=7.40
SAP UI=7.50
SAP UI=7.51
SAP UI=7.52
SAP UI5=1.00
SAP Ui5 Java=7.30
SAP Ui5 Java=7.31
SAP Ui5 Java=7.40
SAP Ui5 Java=7.50

Event History

Jun 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this SAP vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this SAP vulnerability is CVE-2018-2424.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-2424?

The severity of CVE-2018-2424 is critical (7.5).

3

Which software components are affected by CVE-2018-2424?

The affected software components are SAP Hana Database 1.00, 2.00 and SAP UI5 1.00, SAP UI5 (Java) 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, 7.51, 7.52.

4

How can CVE-2018-2424 be exploited?

CVE-2018-2424 can be exploited by adding malicious user-provided JavaScript code to the DOM structure in SAP UI5, which could lead to stealing user information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-2424?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-2424 at the following references: [securityfocus.com](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104459), [launchpad.support.sap.com](https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2538856), [wiki.scn.sap.com](https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=495289255).

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