CVE-2018-2380
MediumExploitedPublic exploitSAP CRM, 7.01, 7.02,7.30, 7.31, 7.33, 7.54, allows an attacker to exploit insufficient validation of path information provided by users, thus characters representing "traverse to parent directory" are passed through to the file APIs.
Published Mar 1, 2018 · Updated Oct 31, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-2380 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.6 v3.1) affecting Customer Relationship Management (Sap), SAP CRM.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 8, 2021 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
6.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
29%
Higher than 98.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
SAP CRM, 7.01, 7.02,7.30, 7.31, 7.33, 7.54, allows an attacker to exploit insufficient validation of path information provided by users, thus characters representing "traverse to parent directory" are passed through to the file APIs.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 8, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Nov 3, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
7 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Relationship ManagementSap | 7.01, 7.02, 7.30, 7.31, 7.33, 7.54 | n/a |
| SAP CRM | >= 7.01 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 1, 2018
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 8, 2021
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 3, 2021
Last updated
Oct 31, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryhttps://blogs.sap.com/2018/02/13/sap-security-patch-day-february-2018/
- advisory103001
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploithttps://github.com/erpscanteam/CVE-2018-2380
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
SAP CRM, 7.01, 7.02,7.30, 7.31, 7.33, 7.54, allows an attacker to exploit insufficient validation of path information provided by users, thus characters representing "traverse to parent directory" are passed through to the file APIs.
Affected: Customer Relationship Management (Sap) versions 7.01, 7.02, 7.30, 7.31, 7.33, 7.54; SAP CRM versions >= 7.01. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 8, 2021 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Nov 3, 2021 with a federal remediation due date of May 3, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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