How severe is CVE-2018-16288?

CVE-2018-16288 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-16288 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16288?

CVE-2018-16288 affects Lg Supersign Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16288?

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-2018-16288 published?

CVE-2018-16288 was published on 2018-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16288

CVE-2018-16288 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lg Supersign Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 36% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 36% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Lg Supersign Cms
Published: 2018-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

LG SuperSign CMS allows reading of arbitrary files via signEzUI/playlist/edit/upload/..%2f URIs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16288?: LG SuperSign CMS allows reading of arbitrary files via signEzUI/playlist/edit/upload/..%2f URIs.
How severe is CVE-2018-16288?: CVE-2018-16288 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-16288 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16288?: CVE-2018-16288 affects Lg Supersign Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16288?: 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-2018-16288 published?: CVE-2018-16288 was published on 2018-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lg:supersign_cms:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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