How severe is CVE-2018-16462?

CVE-2018-16462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-16462 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16462?

CVE-2018-16462 affects Apex-publish-static-files Project Apex-publish-static-files. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16462?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-16462 published?

CVE-2018-16462 was published on 2018-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16462

CVE-2018-16462 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apex-publish-static-files Project Apex-publish-static-files with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Apex-publish-static-files Project Apex-publish-static-files
Published: 2018-10-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A command injection vulnerability in the apex-publish-static-files npm module version <2.0.1 which allows arbitrary shell command execution through a maliciously crafted argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16462?: A command injection vulnerability in the apex-publish-static-files npm module version <2.0.1 which allows arbitrary shell command execution through a maliciously crafted argument.
How severe is CVE-2018-16462?: CVE-2018-16462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-16462 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16462?: CVE-2018-16462 affects Apex-publish-static-files Project Apex-publish-static-files. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16462?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-16462 published?: CVE-2018-16462 was published on 2018-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/405694

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apex-publish-static-files_project:apex-publish-static-files:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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