CVE-2018-16483
CVE-2018-16483 is a high-severity vulnerability in Express-cart Project Express-cart with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-290.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-290
- Affected product: Express-cart Project Express-cart
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A deficiency in the access control in module express-cart <=1.1.5 allows unprivileged users to add new users to the application as administrators.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16483?
- A deficiency in the access control in module express-cart <=1.1.5 allows unprivileged users to add new users to the application as administrators.
- How severe is CVE-2018-16483?
- CVE-2018-16483 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-16483 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-16483?
- CVE-2018-16483 affects Express-cart Project Express-cart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16483?
- 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-2018-16483 published?
- CVE-2018-16483 was published on 2019-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:express-cart_project:express-cart:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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