How severe is CVE-2018-10077?

CVE-2018-10077 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-10077 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-10077?

CVE-2018-10077 affects Vertiv Watchdog Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10077?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-10077 published?

CVE-2018-10077 was published on 2018-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-10077

CVE-2018-10077 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vertiv Watchdog Console with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Vertiv Watchdog Console
Published: 2018-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via crafted XML data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10077?: XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via crafted XML data.
How severe is CVE-2018-10077?: CVE-2018-10077 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-10077 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-10077?: CVE-2018-10077 affects Vertiv Watchdog Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10077?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-10077 published?: CVE-2018-10077 was published on 2018-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:vertiv:watchdog_console:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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