How severe is CVE-2018-16464?

CVE-2018-16464 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-16464 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16464?

CVE-2018-16464 affects Nextcloud Nextcloud Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16464?

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

When was CVE-2018-16464 published?

CVE-2018-16464 was published on 2018-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16464

CVE-2018-16464 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nextcloud Nextcloud Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Nextcloud Nextcloud Server
Published: 2018-10-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A missing access check in Nextcloud Server prior to 14.0.0 could lead to continued access to password protected link shares when the owner had changed the password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16464?: A missing access check in Nextcloud Server prior to 14.0.0 could lead to continued access to password protected link shares when the owner had changed the password.
How severe is CVE-2018-16464?: CVE-2018-16464 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-16464 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16464?: CVE-2018-16464 affects Nextcloud Nextcloud Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16464?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-16464 published?: CVE-2018-16464 was published on 2018-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nextcloud:nextcloud_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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