MEDIUM
CVE-2018-16498
CWE-312Published: May 26, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In Versa Director, the unencrypted backup files stored on the Versa deployment contain credentials stored within configuration files. These credentials are for various application components such as SNMP, and SSL and Trust keystores.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-16498 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low 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), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
versa-networks1 product(s)
versa director
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 (2)
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https://hackerone.com/reports/1168195Third Party Advisory
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https://hackerone.com/reports/1168195Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-16498
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-312
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 26, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-312)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-16498 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.