CVE-2018-16496
CVE-2018-16496 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Versa-networks Versa Director with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Versa-networks Versa Director
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Versa Director, the un-authentication request found.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16496?
- In Versa Director, the un-authentication request found.
- How severe is CVE-2018-16496?
- CVE-2018-16496 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-16496 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-16496?
- CVE-2018-16496 affects Versa-networks Versa Director. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16496?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-16496 published?
- CVE-2018-16496 was published on 2021-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:versa-networks:versa_director:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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