CVE-2018-16093

CVE-2018-16093 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Xclarity Integrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Description

In versions prior to 5.5, LXCI for VMware allows an authenticated user to write to any system file due to insufficient sanitization during the upload of a backup file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16093?
In versions prior to 5.5, LXCI for VMware allows an authenticated user to write to any system file due to insufficient sanitization during the upload of a backup file.
How severe is CVE-2018-16093?
CVE-2018-16093 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-16093 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16093?
CVE-2018-16093 affects Lenovo Xclarity Integrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16093?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-16093 published?
CVE-2018-16093 was published on 2018-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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