CVE-2018-1000666: GIG Technology NV JumpScale Portal 7 version before commit 15443122ed2b1cbfd7bdefc048bf106f075becdb contains a

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-1000666 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting openvcloud, jumpscale. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GIG Technology NV JumpScale Portal 7 version before commit 15443122ed2b1cbfd7bdefc048bf106f075becdb contains a CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in method: notifySpaceModification; that can result in Improper validation of parameters results in command execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via Network connectivity, required minimal auth privileges (everyone c

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	8.1% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2018-09-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gig · openvcloud project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-09-06 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openvcloud project openvcloud UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.3.0

Fixed in: 2.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openvcloud || rpm -q openvcloud || openvcloud --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openvcloud

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openvcloud

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

gig jumpscale DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jumpscale || rpm -q jumpscale || jumpscale --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jumpscale sudo apt install jumpscale=<VERSION_BEFORE_7> sudo apt-mark hold jumpscale

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list jumpscale sudo dnf downgrade jumpscale-<VERSION_BEFORE_7> sudo dnf versionlock add jumpscale

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000666?

openvcloud: upgrade to 2.3.0; jumpscale: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-1000666 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000666 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-1000666 affect?

CVE-2018-1000666 affects openvcloud, jumpscale. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). GIG Technology NV JumpScale Portal 7 version before commit 15443122ed2b1cbfd7bdefc048bf106f075becdb contains a CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in method: notif

How urgent is CVE-2018-1000666?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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