Is CVE-2018-16462 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-16462 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-16462 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-16462 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-16462?

CVE-2018-16462 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2018-16462

CWE-77Published: October 30, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A command injection vulnerability in the apex-publish-static-files npm module version <2.0.1 which allows arbitrary shell command execution through a maliciously crafted argument.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-16462 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

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 10.0.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.