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CVE-2018-16716

UnknownEPSS 8.57%

Last modified

CVE-2018-16716 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A path traversal vulnerability exists in viewcgi.c in the 2.0.7 through 2.2.26 legacy versions of the NCBI ToolBox, which may result in reading of arbitrary files (i.e., significant information disclosure) or file deletion via the nph-viewgif.cgi query string.. EPSS estimates a 8.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A path traversal vulnerability exists in viewcgi.c in the 2.0.7 through 2.2.26 legacy versions of the NCBI ToolBox, which may result in reading of arbitrary files (i.e., significant information disclosure) or file deletion via the nph-viewgif.cgi query string.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
8.57%

94.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NihNcbi Toolbox>= 2.0.7, <= 2.2.26

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16716?
A path traversal vulnerability exists in viewcgi.c in the 2.0.7 through 2.2.26 legacy versions of the NCBI ToolBox, which may result in reading of arbitrary files (i.e., significant information disclosure) or file deletion via the nph-viewgif.cgi query string.
How severe is CVE-2018-16716?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16716 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16716?
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