How severe is CVE-2018-16417?

CVE-2018-16417 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-16417 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-2018-16417?

CVE-2018-16417 primarily affects Arubanetworks Instant. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16417?

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-2018-16417 published?

CVE-2018-16417 was published on 2019-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16417

CVE-2018-16417 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Instant 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-77.

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-77
Affected product: Arubanetworks Instant
Published: 2019-10-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Aruba Instant 4.x prior to 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.12, 6.5.x prior to 6.5.4.11, 8.3.x prior to 8.3.0.6, and 8.4.x prior to 8.4.0.1 allows Command injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16417?: Aruba Instant 4.x prior to 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.12, 6.5.x prior to 6.5.4.11, 8.3.x prior to 8.3.0.6, and 8.4.x prior to 8.4.0.1 allows Command injection.
How severe is CVE-2018-16417?: CVE-2018-16417 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-16417 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-2018-16417?: CVE-2018-16417 primarily affects Arubanetworks Instant. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16417?: 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-2018-16417 published?: CVE-2018-16417 was published on 2019-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:instant:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:w1750d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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