CVE-2018-16117

Name: CVE-2018-16117
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-20T17:15:10.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 44.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16117 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A shell escape vulnerability in /webconsole/Controller in Admin Portal of Sophos XG firewall 17.0.8 MR-8 allow remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the "dbName" POST parameter.. EPSS estimates a 44.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A shell escape vulnerability in /webconsole/Controller in Admin Portal of Sophos XG firewall 17.0.8 MR-8 allow remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the "dbName" POST parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

44.34%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sophos	Sfos	<= 17.0
Sophos	Sfos	17.1

References

https://community.sophos.com/kb/en-us/132637Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/klsecservices/Advisories/blob/master/KL-SOPHOS-2018-002.mdPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.sophos.com/en-us/legal/sophos-responsible-disclosure-policy.aspxVendor Advisory
https://community.sophos.com/kb/en-us/132637Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/klsecservices/Advisories/blob/master/KL-SOPHOS-2018-002.mdPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.sophos.com/en-us/legal/sophos-responsible-disclosure-policy.aspxVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 20, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16117?

How severe is CVE-2018-16117?

CVE-2018-16117 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 44.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16117?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST