CVE-2018-10079

HIGH

Geist WatchDog Console <3.2.2 - Info Disclosure

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2018-10079. PoCs published by bzyo.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates multiple vulnerabilities in Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2, including XXE, XSS, and insecure file permissions. It provides detailed steps to exploit each vulnerability, including file manipulation and remote data exfiltration.

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by bzyo · textwebappsxml
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44493

This exploit demonstrates multiple vulnerabilities in Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2, including XXE, XSS, and insecure file permissions. It provides detailed steps to exploit each vulnerability, including file manipulation and remote data exfiltration.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak | Xss | Other
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Geist WatchDog Console 3.2.2
Auth required
Prerequisites: Authenticated access to the system or application · Local or admin access to modify configuration files
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44493/

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0081
EPSS Percentile 51.9%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-269
Status published
Products (1)
vertiv/watchdog_console 3.2.2
Published Apr 20, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026