CVE-2018-16716
CVE-2018-16716 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nih Ncbi Toolbox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Nih Ncbi Toolbox
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A path traversal vulnerability exists in viewcgi.c in the 2.0.7 through 2.2.26 legacy versions of the NCBI ToolBox, which may result in reading of arbitrary files (i.e., significant information disclosure) or file deletion via the nph-viewgif.cgi query string.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16716?
- A path traversal vulnerability exists in viewcgi.c in the 2.0.7 through 2.2.26 legacy versions of the NCBI ToolBox, which may result in reading of arbitrary files (i.e., significant information disclosure) or file deletion via the nph-viewgif.cgi query string.
- How severe is CVE-2018-16716?
- CVE-2018-16716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.
- Is CVE-2018-16716 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-16716?
- CVE-2018-16716 affects Nih Ncbi Toolbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16716?
- 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-2018-16716 published?
- CVE-2018-16716 was published on 2019-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nih:ncbi_toolbox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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