CVE-2018-20726

Name: CVE-2018-20726
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-16T16:29:00.697+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-20726 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in host.php (via tree.php) in Cacti before 1.2.0 due to lack of escaping of unintended characters in the Website Hostname field for Devices.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in host.php (via tree.php) in Cacti before 1.2.0 due to lack of escaping of unintended characters in the Website Hostname field for Devices.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.04%

59.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cacti	Cacti	< 1.2.0

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00001.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00005.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00042.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00048.html
https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/blob/develop/CHANGELOGRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/commit/80c2a88fb2afb93f87703ba4641f9970478c102dPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/issues/2213Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00001.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00005.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00042.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00048.html
https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/blob/develop/CHANGELOGRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/commit/80c2a88fb2afb93f87703ba4641f9970478c102dPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Cacti/cacti/issues/2213Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 16, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20726?

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in host.php (via tree.php) in Cacti before 1.2.0 due to lack of escaping of unintended characters in the Website Hostname field for Devices.

How severe is CVE-2018-20726?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20726 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20726?

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-2018-20726?

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Source: NVD / NIST