HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-16389
MEDIUM

CVE-2018-16389

CWE-89Published: September 12, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

e107_admin/banlist.php in e107 2.1.8 allows SQL injection via the old_ip parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-16389 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

e1071 product(s)
e107
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-16389
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 12, 2018

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2018-16389 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.