CVE-2018-16739
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.0 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An issue was discovered on certain ABUS TVIP devices. Due to a path traversal in /opt/cgi/admin/filewrite, an attacker can write to files, and thus execute code arbitrarily with root privileges.
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-10-26
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-16739?
An issue was discovered on certain ABUS TVIP devices. Due to a path traversal in /opt/cgi/admin/filewrite, an attacker can write to files, and thus execute code arbitrarily with root privileges.
Is CVE-2018-16739 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-16739 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-16739?
CVE-2018-16739 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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