CVE-2018-10078

Name: CVE-2018-10078
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-20T21:29:00.673+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 2.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-10078 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a server description.. EPSS estimates a 2.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a server description.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.07%

79.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vertiv	Watchdog Console	3.2.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147253/Geist-WatchDog-Console-3.2.2-XSS-XML-Injection-Insecure-Permissions.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44493/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147253/Geist-WatchDog-Console-3.2.2-XSS-XML-Injection-Insecure-Permissions.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44493/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-10078?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a server description.

How severe is CVE-2018-10078?

CVE-2018-10078 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10078?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-10078?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST