How severe is CVE-2018-16116?

CVE-2018-16116 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-16116 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16116?

CVE-2018-16116 affects Sophos Sfos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16116?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-16116 published?

CVE-2018-16116 was published on 2019-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16116

CVE-2018-16116 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sophos Sfos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Sophos Sfos
Published: 2019-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in AccountStatus.jsp in Admin Portal of Sophos XG firewall 17.0.8 MR-8 allow remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the "username" GET parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16116?: SQL injection vulnerability in AccountStatus.jsp in Admin Portal of Sophos XG firewall 17.0.8 MR-8 allow remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the "username" GET parameter.
How severe is CVE-2018-16116?: CVE-2018-16116 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-16116 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16116?: CVE-2018-16116 affects Sophos Sfos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16116?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-16116 published?: CVE-2018-16116 was published on 2019-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:sophos:sfos:17.0.8:mr8:*:*:*:*:*:*

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