How severe is CVE-2018-16220?

CVE-2018-16220 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-16220 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16220?

CVE-2018-16220 affects Audiocodes 405hd Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16220?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-16220 published?

CVE-2018-16220 was published on 2019-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16220

CVE-2018-16220 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Audiocodes 405hd Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Audiocodes 405hd Firmware
Published: 2019-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site Scripting in different input fields (domain field and personal settings) in AudioCodes 405HD VoIP phone with firmware 2.2.12 allows an attacker (local or remote) to inject JavaScript into the web interface of the device by manipulating the phone book entries or manipulating the domain name sent to the device from the domain controller.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16220?: Cross Site Scripting in different input fields (domain field and personal settings) in AudioCodes 405HD VoIP phone with firmware 2.2.12 allows an attacker (local or remote) to inject JavaScript into the web interface of the device by manipulating the phone book entries or manipulating the domain name sent to the device from the domain controller.
How severe is CVE-2018-16220?: CVE-2018-16220 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-16220 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16220?: CVE-2018-16220 affects Audiocodes 405hd Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16220?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-16220 published?: CVE-2018-16220 was published on 2019-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.sit.fraunhofer.de/fileadmin/dokumente/CVE/Advisory_AudioCodes_405HD.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:audiocodes:405hd_firmware:2.2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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