How severe is CVE-2018-16408?

CVE-2018-16408 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-16408 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16408?

CVE-2018-16408 affects D-link Dir-846 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16408?

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-2018-16408 published?

CVE-2018-16408 was published on 2018-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16408

CVE-2018-16408 is a high-severity vulnerability in D-link Dir-846 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: D-link Dir-846 Firmware
Published: 2018-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DIR-846 devices with firmware 100.26 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root via a SetNetworkTomographySettings request by leveraging admin access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16408?: D-Link DIR-846 devices with firmware 100.26 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root via a SetNetworkTomographySettings request by leveraging admin access.
How severe is CVE-2018-16408?: CVE-2018-16408 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-16408 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16408?: CVE-2018-16408 affects D-link Dir-846 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16408?: 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-2018-16408 published?: CVE-2018-16408 was published on 2018-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:d-link:dir-846_firmware:100.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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