CVE-2018-8827

CVE-2018-8827 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Technicolor Tg789vac Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Description

The admin web interface on Technicolor MediaAccess TG789vac v2 HP devices with firmware v16.3.7190-2761005-20161004084353 displays unsanitised user input, which allows an unauthenticated malicious user to embed JavaScript into the Log viewer interface via a crafted HTTP Referer header, aka XSS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8827?
The admin web interface on Technicolor MediaAccess TG789vac v2 HP devices with firmware v16.3.7190-2761005-20161004084353 displays unsanitised user input, which allows an unauthenticated malicious user to embed JavaScript into the Log viewer interface via a crafted HTTP Referer header, aka XSS.
How severe is CVE-2018-8827?
CVE-2018-8827 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-8827 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8827?
CVE-2018-8827 affects Technicolor Tg789vac Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8827?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-8827 published?
CVE-2018-8827 was published on 2019-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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