Is CVE-2018-7205 actively exploited?

CVE-2018-7205 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-12-19.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-7205?

CVE-2018-7205 has a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2018-7205?

Patch guidance is available from kentico security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2018-7205.

CVE-2018-7205 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Description

Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in "Design" on "Edit device layout" in Kentico 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute malicious JavaScript via a malicious devicename parameter in a link that is entered via the "Pages -> Edit template properties -> Device Layouts -> Create device layout (and edit created device layout) -> Design" screens. NOTE: the vendor has responded that there is intended functionality for authorized users to edit and update ascx code layout

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: high
User Action: required
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: low
Integrity: low
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-79 · Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Metadata

Primary Vendor: KENTICO
Published: 2/20/2018
Last Modified: 12/19/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2018-7205

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