CVE-2018-16163: OpenDolphin 2.7.0 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to bypass authentication to create and/or delete

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-16163?

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

Q: Is CVE-2018-16163 being exploited?

CVE-2018-16163 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-2018-16163 affect?

CVE-2018-16163 affects opendolphin. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). OpenDolphin 2.7.0 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to bypass authentication to create and/or delete other users accounts via unspecified vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-16163?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2018-16163 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) 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 bypass authentication to create and/or delete other users accounts via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
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-2018-16163?

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

Is CVE-2018-16163 being exploited?

CVE-2018-16163 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-2018-16163 affect?

CVE-2018-16163 affects opendolphin. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). OpenDolphin 2.7.0 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to bypass authentication to create and/or delete other users accounts via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2018-16163?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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