HIGH
CVE-2018-16177
CWE-427Published: January 9, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in The installer of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Modify module for Security Measures tool allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-16177 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://f-security.jp/v6/support/information/100193.htmlVendor Advisory
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https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN15709478/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://f-security.jp/v6/support/information/100193.htmlVendor Advisory
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https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN15709478/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-16177
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-427
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 9, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-427)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-16177 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.