CVE-2018-10079

Name: CVE-2018-10079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-20T21:29:00.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-10079 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2 uses a weak ACL for the C:\ProgramData\WatchDog Console directory, which allows local users to modify configuration data by updating (1) config.xml or (2) servers.xml.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2 uses a weak ACL for the C:\ProgramData\WatchDog Console directory, which allows local users to modify configuration data by updating (1) config.xml or (2) servers.xml.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.78%

51.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

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-2018-10079?

Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2 uses a weak ACL for the C:\ProgramData\WatchDog Console directory, which allows local users to modify configuration data by updating (1) config.xml or (2) servers.xml.

How severe is CVE-2018-10079?

CVE-2018-10079 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10079?

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-2018-10079?

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Source: NVD / NIST