PatchTheCVECVE-2018-16222: Cleartext Storage of credentials in the iSmartAlarmData.xml configuration file in the iSmartAlarm application
CVE-2018-16222 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting ismartalarm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Cleartext Storage of credentials in the iSmartAlarmData.xml configuration file in the iSmartAlarm application through 2.0.8 for Android allows an attacker to retrieve the username and password.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Physical |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 55%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-522 |
| Published | 2018-11-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2018-16222?
ismartalarm: upgrade to newer than 2.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-16222 being exploited?
CVE-2018-16222 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-2018-16222 affect?
CVE-2018-16222 affects ismartalarm. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cleartext Storage of credentials in the iSmartAlarmData.xml configuration file in the iSmartAlarm application through 2.0.8 for Android allows an attacker to retrieve the username and password.
How urgent is CVE-2018-16222?
Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.