CVE-2018-16232

Name: CVE-2018-16232
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-17T14:29:01.163+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 7.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16232 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An authenticated command injection vulnerability exists in IPFire Firewall before 2.21 Core Update 124 in backup.cgi. This allows an authenticated user with privileges for the affected page to execute arbitrary commands.. EPSS estimates a 7.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An authenticated command injection vulnerability exists in IPFire Firewall before 2.21 Core Update 124 in backup.cgi. This allows an authenticated user with privileges for the affected page to execute arbitrary commands.

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

7.79%

93.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ipfire	Ipfire	1.49	—
Ipfire	Ipfire	2.1	—
Ipfire	Ipfire	2.11	Core Update53
Ipfire	Ipfire	2.13	Core Update66
Ipfire	Ipfire	2.15	76 Rc1
Ipfire	Ipfire	2.17	86 Beta1
Ipfire	Ipfire	2.19	Core Update100
Ipfire	Ipfire	2.21	Core Update122

References

https://doddsecurity.com/213/command-injection-on-ipfire-firewalls/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ipfire.org/news/ipfire-2-21-core-update-124-releasedPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://doddsecurity.com/213/command-injection-on-ipfire-firewalls/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ipfire.org/news/ipfire-2-21-core-update-124-releasedPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 17, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16232?

How severe is CVE-2018-16232?

CVE-2018-16232 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16232?

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