What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-16461?

CVE-2018-16461 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 3.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-16461?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-16461. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 3.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-16461?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-16461. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Libnmap CVE-2018-16461

CRITICAL

Command Injection (CWE-77)

2018-10-30 support@hackerone.com

Command Injection Libnmap

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 30, 2018 - 21:29 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

A command injection vulnerability in libnmapp package for versions <0.4.16 allows arbitrary commands to be executed via arguments to the range options.

AnalysisAI

A command injection vulnerability in libnmapp package for versions <0.4.16 allows arbitrary commands to be executed via arguments to the range options. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Command Injection (CWE-77), which allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands into system command execution. A command injection vulnerability in libnmapp package for versions <0.4.16 allows arbitrary commands to be executed via arguments to the range options. Affected products include: Libnmap Project Libnmap.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized APIs, avoid shell execution, validate input with strict allowlists.