CVE-2018-16059
High PUBLISHEDEndress+Hauser WirelessHART Fieldgate SWG70 3.x devices allow Directory Traversal via the fcgi-bin/wgsetcgi filename parameter.
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Endress+Hauser WirelessHART Fieldgate SWG70 3.x devices allow Directory Traversal via the fcgi-bin/wgsetcgi filename parameter.
- CVE Published
- Sep 07, 2018
- Exploitation Reported
- Sep 27, 2025
- CVSS
- 5.3 Medium
- EPSS
- 29.8%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
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CVE References
- 45342 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45342/
- 107416 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107416
- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-073-03 ics-cert.us-cert.gov · CVE Record https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-073-03
- cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2019-002 cert.vde.com · CVE Record https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2019-002
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2025-09-27 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2018/CVE-2018-16059.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2025-09-27 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2026-06-12 14:20:10 UTC · Nuclei Templates
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Scanner Integrations
Nuclei, Metasploit, and other scanner references for this CVE are listed on the Detection tab.
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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14:20 UTC about 2 months ago14:20 UTC · about 2 months ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC 10 months ago00:00 UTC · 10 months ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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00:00 UTC over 1 year ago00:00 UTC · over 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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22:00 UTC almost 8 years ago22:00 UTC · almost 8 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC almost 8 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 8 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
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"cvss_score": 5.3,
"epss_score": 0.29816,
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