CVE-2018-2450: SAP MaxDB (liveCache), versions 7.8 and 7.9, allows an attacker who gets DBM operator privileges to execute cr

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-2450 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting maxdb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SAP MaxDB (liveCache), versions 7.8 and 7.9, allows an attacker who gets DBM operator privileges to execute crafted database queries and therefore read, modify or delete sensitive data from database.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2018-08-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): SAP SE · Vendor: sap

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-08-14 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sap maxdb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.8 · 7.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy maxdb || rpm -q maxdb || maxdb --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison maxdb sudo apt install maxdb=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.8> sudo apt-mark hold maxdb

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list maxdb sudo dnf downgrade maxdb-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.8> sudo dnf versionlock add maxdb

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-2450?

maxdb: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-2450 being exploited?

CVE-2018-2450 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-2450 affect?

CVE-2018-2450 affects maxdb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). SAP MaxDB (liveCache), versions 7.8 and 7.9, allows an attacker who gets DBM operator privileges to execute crafted database queries and therefore read, modify or delete sensitive data from database.

How urgent is CVE-2018-2450?

Priority 44/100. High severity

Software pages

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