CVE-2018-16097
CVE-2018-16097 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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Lenovo Xclarity Integrator
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
LXCI for VMware versions prior to 5.5 and LXCI for Microsoft System Center versions prior to 3.5, allow an authenticated user to write to any system file due to insufficient sanitization during the upload of a certificate.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16097?
- LXCI for VMware versions prior to 5.5 and LXCI for Microsoft System Center versions prior to 3.5, allow an authenticated user to write to any system file due to insufficient sanitization during the upload of a certificate.
- How severe is CVE-2018-16097?
- CVE-2018-16097 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-2018-16097 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-16097?
- CVE-2018-16097 primarily affects Lenovo Xclarity Integrator. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16097?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-16097 published?
- CVE-2018-16097 was published on 2018-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:xclarity_integrator:*:*:*:*:*:scvmm:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:xclarity_integrator:*:*:*:*:*:vcenter:*:*
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