CVE-2018-6016: Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the srvInventoryWebServer service in 10-Strike Network Monitor 5

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-6016 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting network monitor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the srvInventoryWebServer service in 10-Strike Network Monitor 5.4 allows local users to gain privileges via a malicious artefact.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-428
Published	2018-03-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: 10-strike

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-12 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

10-strike network monitor DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy network-monitor || rpm -q network-monitor || network-monitor --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison network-monitor sudo apt install network-monitor=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.4> sudo apt-mark hold network-monitor

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list network-monitor sudo dnf downgrade network-monitor-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.4> sudo dnf versionlock add network-monitor

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2018-6016?

network monitor: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-6016 being exploited?

CVE-2018-6016 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-2018-6016 affect?

CVE-2018-6016 affects network monitor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the srvInventoryWebServer service in 10-Strike Network Monitor 5.4 allows local users to gain privileges via a malicious artefact.

How urgent is CVE-2018-6016?

Priority 34/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

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