CVE-2018-16856

Name: CVE-2018-16856
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-26T18:29:00.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16856 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In a default Red Hat Openstack Platform Director installation, openstack-octavia before versions openstack-octavia 2.0.2-5 and openstack-octavia-3.0.1-0.20181009115732 creates log files that are readable by all users. Sensitive information such as private keys can appear in these log files allowing for information exposure.. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In a default Red Hat Openstack Platform Director installation, openstack-octavia before versions openstack-octavia 2.0.2-5 and openstack-octavia-3.0.1-0.20181009115732 creates log files that are readable by all users. Sensitive information such as private keys can appear in these log files allowing for information exposure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.88%

54.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openstack	Octavia	>= 2.0.0, < 2.0.2-5
Openstack	Octavia	>= 3.0.0, < 3.0.1-0.20181009115732
Redhat	Openstack	12
Redhat	Openstack	13
Redhat	Openstack	14

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-16856Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-16856Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 26, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16856?

How severe is CVE-2018-16856?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16856 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16856?

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Source: NVD / NIST