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CVE-2018-2406: Crystal Reports Server may run unwanted programs
CVE-2018-2406 · published 8 years ago
Summary
The Crystal Reports Server software can be started with an unquoted path, allowing an attacker to place a malicious file in a specific folder and have it executed when the server starts. This could let the attacker run code with the server's privileges. Update the software or ensure the installation path is quoted to prevent this risk.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| sap | crystal_reports_server |
4.0 4.10 4.20 4.30 cpe:2.3:a:sap:crystal_reports_server:4.0:*:*:*:oem:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Unquoted windows search path (directory/path traversal) vulnerability in Crystal Reports Server, OEM Edition (CRSE), 4.0, 4.10, 4.20, 4.30, startup path.
Unquoted windows search path (directory/path traversal) vulnerability in Crystal Reports Server, OEM Edition (CRSE), 4.0, 4.10, 4.20, 4.30, startup path.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103719 Broken Link
- https://blogs.sap.com/2018/04/10/sap-security-patch-day-april-2018/ Vendor Advisory
- https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2560132 Permissions Required
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Type
CWE-428Unquoted Search Path or Element
Timeline
Published10 Apr 2018
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-2406 · NVD
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