How severe is CVE-2018-16168?

CVE-2018-16168 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-2018-16168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16168?

CVE-2018-16168 affects Jpcert Logontracer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16168?

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-2018-16168 published?

CVE-2018-16168 was published on 2019-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16168

CVE-2018-16168 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Jpcert Logontracer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Jpcert Logontracer
Published: 2019-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

LogonTracer 1.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to conduct Python code injection attacks via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16168?: LogonTracer 1.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to conduct Python code injection attacks via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2018-16168?: CVE-2018-16168 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-2018-16168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16168?: CVE-2018-16168 affects Jpcert Logontracer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16168?: 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-2018-16168 published?: CVE-2018-16168 was published on 2019-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jpcert:logontracer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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