CVE-2018-8827
CWE-79Published: January 3, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-8827 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-8827 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts