HIGH

CVE-2018-8495

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

62.8%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Shell improperly handles URIs, aka "Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Technical details

Published
10/10/2018

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8495?

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Shell improperly handles URIs, aka "Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Is CVE-2018-8495 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-8495 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 62.8%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-8495?

CVE-2018-8495 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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