PatchTheCVECVE-2018-16460: A command Injection in ps package versions <1.0.0 for Node.js allowed arbitrary commands to be executed when a
CVE-2018-16460 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting ps. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A command Injection in ps package versions <1.0.0 for Node.js allowed arbitrary commands to be executed when attacker controls the PID.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
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-2018-16460?
ps: upgrade to 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-16460 being exploited?
CVE-2018-16460 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-2018-16460 affect?
CVE-2018-16460 affects ps. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A command Injection in ps package versions <1.0.0 for Node.js allowed arbitrary commands to be executed when attacker controls the PID.
How urgent is CVE-2018-16460?
Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action