CVE-2018-16957

Name: CVE-2018-16957
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-18T02:29:00.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16957 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Oracle WebCenter Interaction 10.3.3 search service queryd.exe binary is compiled with the i1g2s3c4 hardcoded password. Authentication to the Oracle WCI search service uses this hardcoded password and cannot be customised by customers. EPSS estimates a 3.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Oracle WebCenter Interaction 10.3.3 search service queryd.exe binary is compiled with the i1g2s3c4 hardcoded password. Authentication to the Oracle WCI search service uses this hardcoded password and cannot be customised by customers. An adversary able to access this service over a network could perform search queries to extract large quantities of sensitive information from the WCI installation. NOTE: this CVE is assigned by MITRE and isn't validated by Oracle because Oracle WebCenter Interaction Portal is out of support.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.44%

87.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Webcenter Interaction	10.3.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105350Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Sep/22Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105350Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Sep/22Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16957?

How severe is CVE-2018-16957?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16957 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16957?

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