CVE-2018-16168 Code injection in LogonTracer

Critical 9.8 Published 9 Jan 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary Python code in LogonTracer, potentially compromising the system.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-16168?

CVE-2018-16168 is a critical code injection vulnerability in JPCERT Coordination Center LogonTracer, published on 9 Jan 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

LogonTracer 1.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to conduct Python code injection attacks via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16168?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jpcert Logontracer.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16168?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16168 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2018-16168 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16168 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m6hc-3x52-jgf5.