How severe is CVE-2018-16962?

CVE-2018-16962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-16962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16962?

CVE-2018-16962 affects Webroot Secureanywhere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16962?

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-2018-16962 published?

CVE-2018-16962 was published on 2018-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16962

CVE-2018-16962 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webroot Secureanywhere with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-123.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-123
Affected product: Webroot Secureanywhere
Published: 2018-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Webroot SecureAnywhere before 9.0.8.34 on macOS mishandles access to the driver by a process that lacks root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16962?: Webroot SecureAnywhere before 9.0.8.34 on macOS mishandles access to the driver by a process that lacks root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2018-16962?: CVE-2018-16962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-16962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16962?: CVE-2018-16962 affects Webroot Secureanywhere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16962?: 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-2018-16962 published?: CVE-2018-16962 was published on 2018-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webroot:secureanywhere:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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