CVE-2018-16462: A command injection vulnerability in the apex-publish-static-files npm module version <2.0.1 which allows arbi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-16462?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CRITICAL 10.0REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-16462 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting apex-publish-static-files. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A command injection vulnerability in the apex-publish-static-files npm module version <2.0.1 which allows arbitrary shell command execution through a maliciously crafted argument.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	7.0% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77, CWE-78
Published	2018-10-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: apex-publish-static-files project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-10-30 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apex-publish-static-files project apex-publish-static-files UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.1

Fixed in: 2.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls apex-publish-static-files

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.1

npm install apex-publish-static-files@">=2.0.1"

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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-2018-16462?

apex-publish-static-files: upgrade to 2.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-16462 being exploited?

CVE-2018-16462 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-2018-16462 affect?

CVE-2018-16462 affects apex-publish-static-files. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). A command injection vulnerability in the apex-publish-static-files npm module version <2.0.1 which allows arbitrary shell command execution through a maliciously crafted argument.

How urgent is CVE-2018-16462?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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