How severe is CVE-2018-16593?

CVE-2018-16593 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-16593 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16593?

CVE-2018-16593 primarily affects Sony R5c Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16593?

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-2018-16593 published?

CVE-2018-16593 was published on 2019-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16593

CVE-2018-16593 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sony R5c Firmware 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 8.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Sony R5c Firmware
Published: 2019-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Photo Sharing Plus component on Sony Bravia TV through 8.587 devices allows Shell Metacharacter Injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16593?: The Photo Sharing Plus component on Sony Bravia TV through 8.587 devices allows Shell Metacharacter Injection.
How severe is CVE-2018-16593?: CVE-2018-16593 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-16593 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16593?: CVE-2018-16593 primarily affects Sony R5c Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16593?: 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-2018-16593 published?: CVE-2018-16593 was published on 2019-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

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cpe:2.3:o:sony:wd75_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:wd65_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:xe70_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:xf70_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:we75_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:we6_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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