What is CVE-2018-16462?

CVE-2018-16462 is a critical-severity command injection vulnerability in apex-publish-static-files (npm), affecting versions < 2.0.1. It is fixed in 2.0.1. Untrusted input is inserted into a command that is later executed by the application, allowing the attacker to alter the intent of that command.

How severe is CVE-2018-16462?

CVE-2018-16462 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (Critical). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Which versions of apex-publish-static-files are affected by CVE-2018-16462?

apex-publish-static-files (npm) versions < 2.0.1 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2018-16462?

Yes. CVE-2018-16462 is fixed in 2.0.1. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2018-16462 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2018-16462 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

What actually determines whether CVE-2018-16462 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16462?

Upgrade apex-publish-static-files to 2.0.1 or later.

CVE-2018-16462 in apex-publish-static-files

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-16462?

CVE-2018-16462 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (Critical). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Q: Which versions of apex-publish-static-files are affected by CVE-2018-16462?

apex-publish-static-files (npm) versions < 2.0.1 is affected.

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2018-16462?

Yes. CVE-2018-16462 is fixed in 2.0.1. Upgrade to this version or later.

Q: Is CVE-2018-16462 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2018-16462 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

Q: What actually determines whether CVE-2018-16462 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-16462?

Upgrade apex-publish-static-files to 2.0.1 or later.

Summary

Command Injection in apex-publish-static-files

Versions of apex-publish-static-files before 2.0.1 are vulnerable to command injection. This is exploitable if user input is passed into the connectString option in the publish method.

Impact

Untrusted input is inserted into a command that is later executed by the application, allowing the attacker to alter the intent of that command. Typical impact: arbitrary command execution in the application's environment.

CVE-2018-16462 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (Critical). The vector is network-reachable, no privileges required, and no user interaction. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment. A fixed version is available (2.0.1); upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

Affected versions

apex-publish-static-files (< 2.0.1)

Security releases

apex-publish-static-files → 2.0.1 (npm)

Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.

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Remediation advice

Update to version 2.0.1 or later.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16462? CVE-2018-16462 is a critical-severity command injection vulnerability in apex-publish-static-files (npm), affecting versions < 2.0.1. It is fixed in 2.0.1. Untrusted input is inserted into a command that is later executed by the application, allowing the attacker to alter the intent of that command.
How severe is CVE-2018-16462? CVE-2018-16462 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (Critical). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.
Which versions of apex-publish-static-files are affected by CVE-2018-16462? apex-publish-static-files (npm) versions < 2.0.1 is affected.
Is there a fix for CVE-2018-16462? Yes. CVE-2018-16462 is fixed in 2.0.1. Upgrade to this version or later.
Is CVE-2018-16462 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2018-16462 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
What actually determines whether CVE-2018-16462 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16462? Upgrade apex-publish-static-files to 2.0.1 or later.