CVE-2018-16716
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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nih | Ncbi Toolbox | >= 2.0.7, <= 2.2.26 |
References
- https://github.com/grymer/CVE/blob/master/CVE-2018-16716.mdThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/grymer/CVE/blob/master/CVE-2018-16716.mdThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16716?
How severe is CVE-2018-16716?
How do I fix CVE-2018-16716?
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2018
- CVE-2018-1671IBM Curam Social Program Management 7.0.3 is vulnerable to H…
- CVE-2018-16710OctoPrint through 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to obtain se…
- CVE-2018-16711IObit Advanced SystemCare, which includes Monitor_win10_x64.…
- CVE-2018-16712IObit Advanced SystemCare, which includes Monitor_win10_x64.…
- CVE-2018-16713IObit Advanced SystemCare, which includes Monitor_win10_x64.…
- CVE-2018-16715An issue was discovered in Absolute Software CTES Windows Ag…
- CVE-2018-16717A heap-based buffer overflow exists in nph-viewgif.cgi in th…
- CVE-2018-16718An XSS vulnerability exists in wwwblast.c in the 2.0.7 throu…
- CVE-2018-16719In Jingyun Antivirus v2.4.2.39, the driver file (hookbody.sy…7.8
- CVE-2018-1672IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 may fail to set …5
- CVE-2018-16720In Jingyun Antivirus v2.4.2.39, the driver file (ZySandbox.s…7.8
- CVE-2018-16721In Jingyun Antivirus v2.4.2.39, the driver file (ZySandbox.s…7.8
Are you affected by CVE-2018-16716?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST