CVE-2018-2380VulnerabilityPublished 11/03/2021Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2018-2380: SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Path Traversal Vulnerability

Affects SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM)Source CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 11/03/2021
KEV deadline: 05/03/2022
Ransomware: Used in ransomware campaigns
EPSS: 28.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 98% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2380 (opens in a new tab)

Description

SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is affected by a path traversal vulnerability (CVE-2018-2380) that arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied path information. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild and is known to have been used in ransomware campaigns. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided.

Summary

CVE-2018-2380 is a path traversal vulnerability in SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) caused by inadequate validation of path information provided by users. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate file paths, potentially accessing unauthorized files or directories on the system. The vulnerability has been observed in active exploitation scenarios, including ransomware campaigns targeting affected SAP CRM installations.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to files and directories outside the intended scope, potentially exposing sensitive information or enabling further malicious actions such as ransomware deployment. The presence of known in-the-wild exploitation and ransomware use indicates a significant risk to affected environments.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, organizations should monitor SAP advisories and consider implementing compensating controls specific to path traversal risks in SAP CRM environments.

Weaknesses

CWE-22Path Traversal (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 08:56:07 UTC

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