CVE-2018-16197

CVE-2018-16197 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Toshiba Hem-gw16a Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A 1.2.9 and earlier, Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW26A 1.2.9 and earlier allows an attacker on the same network segment to bypass access restriction to access the information and files stored on the affected device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16197?
Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A 1.2.9 and earlier, Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW26A 1.2.9 and earlier allows an attacker on the same network segment to bypass access restriction to access the information and files stored on the affected device.
How severe is CVE-2018-16197?
CVE-2018-16197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-16197 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16197?
CVE-2018-16197 primarily affects Toshiba Hem-gw16a Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16197?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-16197 published?
CVE-2018-16197 was published on 2019-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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