How severe is CVE-2018-10079?

CVE-2018-10079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-10079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-10079?

CVE-2018-10079 affects Vertiv Watchdog Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10079?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-10079 published?

CVE-2018-10079 was published on 2018-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-10079

CVE-2018-10079 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vertiv Watchdog Console with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Vertiv Watchdog Console
Published: 2018-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

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 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-10079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-10079?: CVE-2018-10079 affects Vertiv Watchdog Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10079?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-10079 published?: CVE-2018-10079 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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