How severe is CVE-2018-20728?

CVE-2018-20728 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-20728 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-20728?

CVE-2018-20728 affects Nedi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20728?

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-2018-20728 published?

CVE-2018-20728 was published on 2019-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-20728

CVE-2018-20728 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nedi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Nedi
Published: 2019-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A cross site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in NeDi before 1.7Cp3 allows remote attackers to escalate privileges via User-Management.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-20728?: A cross site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in NeDi before 1.7Cp3 allows remote attackers to escalate privileges via User-Management.php.
How severe is CVE-2018-20728?: CVE-2018-20728 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-20728 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-20728?: CVE-2018-20728 affects Nedi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20728?: 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-2018-20728 published?: CVE-2018-20728 was published on 2019-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nedi:nedi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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