How severe is CVE-2018-16095?

CVE-2018-16095 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-16095 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16095?

CVE-2018-16095 affects Lenovo System Management Module Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16095?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-16095 published?

CVE-2018-16095 was published on 2018-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16095

CVE-2018-16095 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo System Management Module Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Lenovo System Management Module Firmware
Published: 2018-11-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In System Management Module (SMM) versions prior to 1.06, the SMM records hashed passwords to a debug log when user authentication fails.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16095?: In System Management Module (SMM) versions prior to 1.06, the SMM records hashed passwords to a debug log when user authentication fails.
How severe is CVE-2018-16095?: CVE-2018-16095 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-16095 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16095?: CVE-2018-16095 affects Lenovo System Management Module Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16095?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-16095 published?: CVE-2018-16095 was published on 2018-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-24374

Affected products (1)

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