How severe is CVE-2018-2616?

CVE-2018-2616 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-2018-2616 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-2616?

CVE-2018-2616 affects Oracle Oss Support Tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2616?

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-2018-2616 published?

CVE-2018-2616 was published on 2018-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-2616

CVE-2018-2616 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Oss Support Tools with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 27% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 27% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Oss Support Tools
Published: 2018-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the OSS Support Tools component of Oracle Support Tools (subcomponent: Diagnostic Assistant). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 2.11.33. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise OSS Support Tools. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of OSS Support Tools. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2616?: Vulnerability in the OSS Support Tools component of Oracle Support Tools (subcomponent: Diagnostic Assistant). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 2.11.33. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise OSS Support Tools. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of OSS Support Tools. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
How severe is CVE-2018-2616?: CVE-2018-2616 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-2018-2616 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2616?: CVE-2018-2616 affects Oracle Oss Support Tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2616?: 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-2018-2616 published?: CVE-2018-2616 was published on 2018-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oss_support_tools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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