How severe is CVE-2018-16161?

CVE-2018-16161 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-2018-16161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16161?

CVE-2018-16161 affects Opendolphin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16161?

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-2018-16161 published?

CVE-2018-16161 was published on 2018-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16161

CVE-2018-16161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opendolphin 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Opendolphin
Published: 2018-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenDolphin 2.7.0 and earlier allows authenticated users to gain administrative privileges and perform unintended operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16161?: OpenDolphin 2.7.0 and earlier allows authenticated users to gain administrative privileges and perform unintended operations.
How severe is CVE-2018-16161?: CVE-2018-16161 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-2018-16161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16161?: CVE-2018-16161 affects Opendolphin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16161?: 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-2018-16161 published?: CVE-2018-16161 was published on 2018-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opendolphin:opendolphin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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