CVE-2018-16162: OpenDolphin 2.7.0 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to obtain other users credentials such as a user

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-16162?

opendolphin: upgrade to newer than 2.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-16162 being exploited?

CVE-2018-16162 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-16162 affect?

CVE-2018-16162 affects opendolphin. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). OpenDolphin 2.7.0 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to obtain other users credentials such as a user ID and/or its password via unspecified vectors.

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2018-16162 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting opendolphin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenDolphin 2.7.0 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to obtain other users credentials such as a user ID and/or its password via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2018-11-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: opendolphin

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-11-15 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

opendolphin opendolphin UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.7.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy opendolphin || rpm -q opendolphin || opendolphin --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade opendolphin

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade opendolphin

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-16162?

opendolphin: upgrade to newer than 2.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-16162 being exploited?

CVE-2018-16162 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-16162 affect?

CVE-2018-16162 affects opendolphin. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). OpenDolphin 2.7.0 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to obtain other users credentials such as a user ID and/or its password via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2018-16162?

Priority 47/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-16163 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE OpenDolphin 2.7.0 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to bypass authentication to create and/or delete
CVE-2018-16161 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE OpenDolphin 2.7.0 and earlier allows authenticated users to gain administrative privileges and perform uninten

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