How severe is CVE-2018-16498?

CVE-2018-16498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-16498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16498?

CVE-2018-16498 affects Versa-networks Versa Director. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16498?

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

When was CVE-2018-16498 published?

CVE-2018-16498 was published on 2021-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16498

CVE-2018-16498 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Versa-networks Versa Director with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Versa-networks Versa Director
Published: 2021-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Versa Director, the unencrypted backup files stored on the Versa deployment contain credentials stored within configuration files. These credentials are for various application components such as SNMP, and SSL and Trust keystores.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16498?: In Versa Director, the unencrypted backup files stored on the Versa deployment contain credentials stored within configuration files. These credentials are for various application components such as SNMP, and SSL and Trust keystores.
How severe is CVE-2018-16498?: CVE-2018-16498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-16498 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16498?: CVE-2018-16498 affects Versa-networks Versa Director. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16498?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-16498 published?: CVE-2018-16498 was published on 2021-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/1168195

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:versa-networks:versa_director:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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