How severe is CVE-2018-16608?

CVE-2018-16608 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-2018-16608 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16608?

CVE-2018-16608 affects Monstra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16608?

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-2018-16608 published?

CVE-2018-16608 was published on 2018-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16608

CVE-2018-16608 is a high-severity vulnerability in Monstra 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Monstra
Published: 2018-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Monstra CMS 3.0.4, an attacker with 'Editor' privileges can change the password of the administrator via an admin/index.php?id=users&action=edit&user_id=1, Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16608?: In Monstra CMS 3.0.4, an attacker with 'Editor' privileges can change the password of the administrator via an admin/index.php?id=users&action=edit&user_id=1, Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR).
How severe is CVE-2018-16608?: CVE-2018-16608 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-2018-16608 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16608?: CVE-2018-16608 affects Monstra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16608?: 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-2018-16608 published?: CVE-2018-16608 was published on 2018-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/monstra-cms/monstra/issues/453

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:monstra:monstra:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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