CVE-2018-16183

Name: CVE-2018-16183
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-09T23:29:03.967+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16183 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An unquoted search path vulnerability in some pre-installed applications on Panasonic PC run on Windows 7 (32bit), Windows 7 (64bit), Windows 8 (64bit), Windows 8.1 (64bit), Windows 10 (64bit) delivered in or later than October 2009 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file and execute arbitrary code with eleveted privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An unquoted search path vulnerability in some pre-installed applications on Panasonic PC run on Windows 7 (32bit), Windows 7 (64bit), Windows 8 (64bit), Windows 8.1 (64bit), Windows 10 (64bit) delivered in or later than October 2009 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file and execute arbitrary code with eleveted privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.33%

67.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-428

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Panasonic	System Interface Device 0021	All versions
Panasonic	System Interface Device 0040	All versions

References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN36895151/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://pc-dl.panasonic.co.jp/dl/docs/077770Vendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN36895151/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://pc-dl.panasonic.co.jp/dl/docs/077770Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16183?

How severe is CVE-2018-16183?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16183 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16183?

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