How severe is CVE-2018-16709?

CVE-2018-16709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-16709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16709?

CVE-2018-16709 primarily affects Fujixerox Docucentre-v 3065 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16709?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-16709 published?

CVE-2018-16709 was published on 2018-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16709

CVE-2018-16709 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fujixerox Docucentre-v 3065 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Fujixerox Docucentre-v 3065 Firmware
Published: 2018-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Fuji Xerox DocuCentre-V 3065, ApeosPort-VI C3371, ApeosPort-V C4475, ApeosPort-V C3375, DocuCentre-VI C2271, ApeosPort-V C5576, DocuCentre-IV C2263, DocuCentre-V C2263, and ApeosPort-V 5070 devices allow remote attackers to read or write to files via crafted PJL commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16709?: Fuji Xerox DocuCentre-V 3065, ApeosPort-VI C3371, ApeosPort-V C4475, ApeosPort-V C3375, DocuCentre-VI C2271, ApeosPort-V C5576, DocuCentre-IV C2263, DocuCentre-V C2263, and ApeosPort-V 5070 devices allow remote attackers to read or write to files via crafted PJL commands.
How severe is CVE-2018-16709?: CVE-2018-16709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-16709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16709?: CVE-2018-16709 primarily affects Fujixerox Docucentre-v 3065 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16709?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-16709 published?: CVE-2018-16709 was published on 2018-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45332/

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:fujixerox:docucentre-v_3065_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fujixerox:apeosport-v_c4475_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fujixerox:apeosport-vi_c3371_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fujixerox:apeosport-v_c3375_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fujixerox:docucentre-vi_c2271_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fujixerox:apeosport-v_c5576_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fujixerox:docucentre-iv_c2263_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fujixerox:docucentre-v_c2263_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fujixerox:apeosport-v_5070_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*