CVE-2018-16529

Name: CVE-2018-16529
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-28T17:29:00.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16529 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A password reset vulnerability has been discovered in Forcepoint Email Security 8.5.x. The password reset URL can be used after the intended expiration period or after the URL has already been used to reset a password.. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A password reset vulnerability has been discovered in Forcepoint Email Security 8.5.x. The password reset URL can be used after the intended expiration period or after the URL has already been used to reset a password.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.56%

72.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Forcepoint	Email Security	>= 8.5.0, <= 8.5.3

References

https://help.forcepoint.com/security/CVE/CVE-2018-16529.htmlVendor Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Nov/23Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://help.forcepoint.com/security/CVE/CVE-2018-16529.htmlVendor Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Nov/23Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 28, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16529?

How severe is CVE-2018-16529?

CVE-2018-16529 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16529?

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