How severe is CVE-2018-6316?

CVE-2018-6316 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-6316 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6316?

CVE-2018-6316 primarily affects Ivanti Endpoint Security. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6316?

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-2018-6316 published?

CVE-2018-6316 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6316

CVE-2018-6316 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Ivanti Endpoint Security
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ivanti Endpoint Security (formerly HEAT Endpoint Management and Security Suite) 8.5 Update 1 and earlier allows an authenticated user with low privileges and access to the local network to bypass application whitelisting when using the Application Control module on Ivanti Endpoint Security in lockdown mode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6316?: Ivanti Endpoint Security (formerly HEAT Endpoint Management and Security Suite) 8.5 Update 1 and earlier allows an authenticated user with low privileges and access to the local network to bypass application whitelisting when using the Application Control module on Ivanti Endpoint Security in lockdown mode.
How severe is CVE-2018-6316?: CVE-2018-6316 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-6316 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6316?: CVE-2018-6316 primarily affects Ivanti Endpoint Security. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6316?: 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-2018-6316 published?: CVE-2018-6316 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://community.ivanti.com/docs/DOC-65656

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_security:8.5:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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