How severe is CVE-2018-16796?

CVE-2018-16796 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-2018-16796 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16796?

CVE-2018-16796 affects Hiscout Grc Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16796?

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-2018-16796 published?

CVE-2018-16796 was published on 2018-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16796

CVE-2018-16796 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hiscout Grc Suite 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Hiscout Grc Suite
Published: 2018-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HiScout GRC Suite before 3.1.5 allows Unrestricted Upload of Files with Dangerous Types.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16796?: HiScout GRC Suite before 3.1.5 allows Unrestricted Upload of Files with Dangerous Types.
How severe is CVE-2018-16796?: CVE-2018-16796 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-2018-16796 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16796?: CVE-2018-16796 affects Hiscout Grc Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16796?: 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-2018-16796 published?: CVE-2018-16796 was published on 2018-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hiscout:grc_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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