CVE-2018-16606

Name: CVE-2018-16606
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-06T16:29:05.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16606 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In ProConf before 6.1, an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) allows any author to view and grab all submitted papers (Title and Abstract) and their authors' personal information (Name, Email, Organization, and Position) by changing the value of Paper ID (the pid parameter).. EPSS estimates a 5.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In ProConf before 6.1, an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) allows any author to view and grab all submitted papers (Title and Abstract) and their authors' personal information (Name, Email, Organization, and Position) by changing the value of Paper ID (the pid parameter).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.95%

92.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-639

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Proconf	Proconf	< 6.1

References

https://blog.ziaurrashid.com/idor-on-proconf-peer-reviewand-conference-management-system/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149259/IDOR-On-ProConf-Peer-Review-And-Conference-Management-6.0-File-Disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.ziaurrashid.com/idor-on-proconf-peer-reviewand-conference-management-system/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149259/IDOR-On-ProConf-Peer-Review-And-Conference-Management-6.0-File-Disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16606?

How severe is CVE-2018-16606?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16606 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16606?

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