How severe is CVE-2018-7046?

CVE-2018-7046 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-7046 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7046?

CVE-2018-7046 affects Kentico Xperience. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7046?

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-2018-7046 published?

CVE-2018-7046 was published on 2018-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7046

CVE-2018-7046 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kentico Xperience with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Kentico Xperience
Published: 2018-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Arbitrary code execution vulnerability in Kentico 9 through 11 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary operating system commands in a dynamic .NET code evaluation context via C# code in a "Pages -> Edit -> Template -> Edit template properties -> Layout" box. NOTE: the vendor has responded that there is intended functionality for authorized users to edit and update ascx code layout

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7046?: Arbitrary code execution vulnerability in Kentico 9 through 11 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary operating system commands in a dynamic .NET code evaluation context via C# code in a "Pages -> Edit -> Template -> Edit template properties -> Layout" box. NOTE: the vendor has responded that there is intended functionality for authorized users to edit and update ascx code layout
How severe is CVE-2018-7046?: CVE-2018-7046 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-7046 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7046?: CVE-2018-7046 affects Kentico Xperience. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7046?: 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-2018-7046 published?: CVE-2018-7046 was published on 2018-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/541790/100/0/threaded

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kentico:xperience:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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