CVE-2018-2444: XSS
Published Aug 14, 2018
·Updated
SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation, versions 10.0, 10.1, does not sufficiently encode user-controlled inputs, resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Affected Software
2 affected components
SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation=10.0
SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation=10.1
Event History
Aug 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-2444?
CVE-2018-2444 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of XSS attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-2444?
To fix CVE-2018-2444, ensure that your SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation is updated to a version that properly encodes user inputs.
3
What types of attacks can CVE-2018-2444 facilitate?
CVE-2018-2444 can facilitate Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts.
4
Which versions of SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation are affected by CVE-2018-2444?
CVE-2018-2444 affects SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation versions 10.0 and 10.1.
5
Is user input validation important in the context of CVE-2018-2444?
Yes, proper user input validation is crucial to mitigate the risks posed by the XSS vulnerability in CVE-2018-2444.