CVE-2018-16606: In ProConf before 6.1, an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) allows any author to view and grab all submi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-16606?

proconf: upgrade to 6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-16606 being exploited?

CVE-2018-16606 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-2018-16606 affect?

CVE-2018-16606 affects proconf. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). In ProConf before 6.1, an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) allows any author to view and grab all submitted papers (Title and Abstract) and their authors' personal information (Name, Email, Organization, and Position) by changing the

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-16606?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2018-16606 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting proconf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In ProConf before 6.1, an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) allows any author to view and grab all submitted papers (Title and Abstract) and their authors' personal information (Name, Email, Organization, and Position) by changing the value of Paper ID (the pid parameter).

Why this priority

EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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	5.9% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2018-09-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: proconf

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-09-06 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

proconf proconf UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.1

Fixed in: 6.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy proconf || rpm -q proconf || proconf --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade proconf

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade proconf

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: ProConf 6.0 - Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR)

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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-2018-16606?

proconf: upgrade to 6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-16606 being exploited?

CVE-2018-16606 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-2018-16606 affect?

CVE-2018-16606 affects proconf. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). In ProConf before 6.1, an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) allows any author to view and grab all submitted papers (Title and Abstract) and their authors' personal information (Name, Email, Organization, and Position) by changing the

How urgent is CVE-2018-16606?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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