How severe is CVE-2018-16196?

CVE-2018-16196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-16196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16196?

CVE-2018-16196 primarily affects Yokogawa Centum Cs 3000 Entry Class. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16196?

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-2018-16196 published?

CVE-2018-16196 was published on 2019-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16196

CVE-2018-16196 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yokogawa Centum Cs 3000 Entry Class with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Yokogawa Centum Cs 3000 Entry Class
Published: 2019-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple Yokogawa products that contain Vnet/IP Open Communication Driver (CENTUM CS 3000(R3.05.00 - R3.09.50), CENTUM CS 3000 Entry Class(R3.05.00 - R3.09.50), CENTUM VP(R4.01.00 - R6.03.10), CENTUM VP Entry Class(R4.01.00 - R6.03.10), Exaopc(R3.10.00 - R3.75.00), PRM(R2.06.00 - R3.31.00), ProSafe-RS(R1.02.00 - R4.02.00), FAST/TOOLS(R9.02.00 - R10.02.00), B/M9000 VP(R6.03.01 - R8.01.90)) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service attack that may result in stopping Vnet/IP Open Communication Driver's communication via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16196?: Multiple Yokogawa products that contain Vnet/IP Open Communication Driver (CENTUM CS 3000(R3.05.00 - R3.09.50), CENTUM CS 3000 Entry Class(R3.05.00 - R3.09.50), CENTUM VP(R4.01.00 - R6.03.10), CENTUM VP Entry Class(R4.01.00 - R6.03.10), Exaopc(R3.10.00 - R3.75.00), PRM(R2.06.00 - R3.31.00), ProSafe-RS(R1.02.00 - R4.02.00), FAST/TOOLS(R9.02.00 - R10.02.00), B/M9000 VP(R6.03.01 - R8.01.90)) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service attack that may result in stopping Vnet/IP Open Communication Driver's communication via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2018-16196?: CVE-2018-16196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-16196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16196?: CVE-2018-16196 primarily affects Yokogawa Centum Cs 3000 Entry Class. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16196?: 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-2018-16196 published?: CVE-2018-16196 was published on 2019-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:yokogawa:centum_cs_3000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_cs_3000_entry_class:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:yokogawa:centum_vp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_vp_entry_class:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:b\/m9000_vp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:exaopc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:fast\/tools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:plant_resource_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:prosafe-rs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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