How severe is CVE-2018-16144?

CVE-2018-16144 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-16144 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16144?

CVE-2018-16144 affects Opsview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16144?

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

When was CVE-2018-16144 published?

CVE-2018-16144 was published on 2018-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16144

CVE-2018-16144 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Opsview with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 33% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 33% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Opsview
Published: 2018-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The test connection functionality in the NetAudit section of Opsview Monitor before 5.3.1 and 5.4.x before 5.4.2 is vulnerable to command injection due to improper sanitization of the rancid_password parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16144?: The test connection functionality in the NetAudit section of Opsview Monitor before 5.3.1 and 5.4.x before 5.4.2 is vulnerable to command injection due to improper sanitization of the rancid_password parameter.
How severe is CVE-2018-16144?: CVE-2018-16144 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-16144 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16144?: CVE-2018-16144 affects Opsview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16144?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-16144 published?: CVE-2018-16144 was published on 2018-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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