CVE-2018-16792

Name: CVE-2018-16792
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-05T22:29:00.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16792 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. SolarWinds SFTP/SCP server through 2018-09-10 is vulnerable to XXE via a world readable and writable configuration file that allows an attacker to exfiltrate data.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SolarWinds SFTP/SCP server through 2018-09-10 is vulnerable to XXE via a world readable and writable configuration file that allows an attacker to exfiltrate data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.42%

69.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	Sftp\/Scp Server	<= 2018-09-10

References

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Dec/0Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Dec/0Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16792?

SolarWinds SFTP/SCP server through 2018-09-10 is vulnerable to XXE via a world readable and writable configuration file that allows an attacker to exfiltrate data.

How severe is CVE-2018-16792?

CVE-2018-16792 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16792?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-16792?

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Source: NVD / NIST