CVE-2018-2491: Code Injection

Published Nov 13, 2018
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Updated

When opening a deep link URL in SAP Fiori Client with log level set to "Debug", the client application logs the URL to the log file. If this URL contains malicious JavaScript code it can eventually run inside the built-in log viewer of the application in case user opens the viewer and taps on the hyperlink in the viewer. SAP Fiori Client version 1.11.5 in Google Play store addresses these issues and users must update to that version.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SAP Fiori Client<1.11.5

Event History

Nov 13, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-2491?

CVE-2018-2491 is classified as Medium severity due to the potential for executing malicious JavaScript code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-2491?

To mitigate CVE-2018-2491, users should upgrade the SAP Fiori Client to version 1.11.5 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-2491?

CVE-2018-2491 affects SAP Fiori Client versions prior to 1.11.5.

4

What kind of exploit is associated with CVE-2018-2491?

CVE-2018-2491 can allow an attacker to execute unauthorized JavaScript code via deep link URLs logged at debug level.

5

What should users do if they have CVE-2018-2491 on their systems?

Users should immediately update their SAP Fiori Client to the latest version to eliminate the vulnerability associated with CVE-2018-2491.

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