CVE-2018-16545: Kaizen Asset Manager (Enterprise Edition) and Training Manager (Enterprise Edition) allow a remote attacker to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-16545?

asset manager: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1188.0; training manager: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1230.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-16545 being exploited?

CVE-2018-16545 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-2018-16545 affect?

CVE-2018-16545 affects asset manager, training manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Kaizen Asset Manager (Enterprise Edition) and Training Manager (Enterprise Edition) allow a remote attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution via file impersonation. For example, a malicious dynamic-link library (dll) assumed the identity

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-16545?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-16545 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting asset manager, training manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Kaizen Asset Manager (Enterprise Edition) and Training Manager (Enterprise Edition) allow a remote attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution via file impersonation. For example, a malicious dynamic-link library (dll) assumed the identity of a temporary (tmp) file (isxdl.dll) and an executable file assumed the identity of a temporary file (996E.temp).

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2018-09-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kzsoftware

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-09-05 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kzsoftware asset manager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.1188.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.1188.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy asset-manager || rpm -q asset-manager || asset-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.1188.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade asset-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade asset-manager

Note

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

kzsoftware training manager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.1230.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.1230.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy training-manager || rpm -q training-manager || training-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.1230.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade training-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade training-manager

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-16545?

asset manager: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1188.0; training manager: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1230.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-16545 being exploited?

CVE-2018-16545 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-2018-16545 affect?

CVE-2018-16545 affects asset manager, training manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Kaizen Asset Manager (Enterprise Edition) and Training Manager (Enterprise Edition) allow a remote attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution via file impersonation. For example, a malicious dynamic-link library (dll) assumed the identity

How urgent is CVE-2018-16545?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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