PatchTheCVECVE-2018-16987: Squash TM through 1.18.0 presents the cleartext passwords of external services in the administration panel, as
CVE-2018-16987 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting squash tm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Squash TM through 1.18.0 presents the cleartext passwords of external services in the administration panel, as demonstrated by a ta-server-password field in the HTML source code.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 30%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-522 |
| Published | 2018-09-13 |
| 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-2018-16987?
squash tm: upgrade to newer than 1.18.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-16987 being exploited?
CVE-2018-16987 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-2018-16987 affect?
CVE-2018-16987 affects squash tm. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Squash TM through 1.18.0 presents the cleartext passwords of external services in the administration panel, as demonstrated by a ta-server-password field in the HTML source code.
How urgent is CVE-2018-16987?
Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference