How severe is CVE-2018-9078?

CVE-2018-9078 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-2018-9078 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-9078?

CVE-2018-9078 primarily affects Lenovo Storcenter Px12-450r Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9078?

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-2018-9078 published?

CVE-2018-9078 was published on 2018-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-9078

CVE-2018-9078 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Storcenter Px12-450r Firmware 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Lenovo Storcenter Px12-450r Firmware
Published: 2018-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

For some Iomega, Lenovo, LenovoEMC NAS devices versions 4.1.402.34662 and earlier, the Content Explorer application grants users the ability to upload files to shares and this image was rendered in the browser in the device's origin instead of prompting to download the asset. The application does not prevent the user from uploading SVG images and returns these images within their origin. As a result, malicious users can upload SVG images that contain arbitrary JavaScript that is evaluated when the victim issues a request to download the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9078?: For some Iomega, Lenovo, LenovoEMC NAS devices versions 4.1.402.34662 and earlier, the Content Explorer application grants users the ability to upload files to shares and this image was rendered in the browser in the device's origin instead of prompting to download the asset. The application does not prevent the user from uploading SVG images and returns these images within their origin. As a result, malicious users can upload SVG images that contain arbitrary JavaScript that is evaluated when the victim issues a request to download the file.
How severe is CVE-2018-9078?: CVE-2018-9078 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-2018-9078 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-9078?: CVE-2018-9078 primarily affects Lenovo Storcenter Px12-450r Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9078?: 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-2018-9078 published?: CVE-2018-9078 was published on 2018-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-24224

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:storcenter_px12-450r_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:storcenter_px12-400r_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:storcenter_px4-300r_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:storcenter_px6-300d_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:storcenter_px4-300d_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:storcenter_px2-300d_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:storcenter_ix4-300d_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:storcenter_ix2_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:storcenter_ix2-dl_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ez_media_\&_backup_center_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:px12-450r_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:px12-400r_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:px4-400r_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:px4-300r_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:px6-300d_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:px4-400d_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:px4-300d_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:px2-300d_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ix4-300d_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ix2_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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