CVE-2018-16146

Name: CVE-2018-16146
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-05T21:29:02.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16146 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The web management console of Opsview Monitor 5.4.x before 5.4.2 provides functionality accessible by an authenticated administrator to test notifications that are triggered under certain configurable events. The value parameter is not properly sanitized, leading to arbitrary command injection with the privileges of the nagios user account.. EPSS estimates a 6.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The web management console of Opsview Monitor 5.4.x before 5.4.2 provides functionality accessible by an authenticated administrator to test notifications that are triggered under certain configurable events. The value parameter is not properly sanitized, leading to arbitrary command injection with the privileges of the nagios user account.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.20%

92.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opsview	Opsview	>= 5.4.0, < 5.4.2

References

https://knowledge.opsview.com/v5.4/docs/whats-newVendor Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Sep/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/opsview-monitor-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://knowledge.opsview.com/v5.4/docs/whats-newVendor Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Sep/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/opsview-monitor-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16146?

How severe is CVE-2018-16146?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16146 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16146?

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