CVE-2018-8544
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
72.9 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the VBScript engine handles objects in memory, aka "Windows VBScript Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-11-14
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-45923
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-8544?
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the VBScript engine handles objects in memory, aka "Windows VBScript Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
Is CVE-2018-8544 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-8544 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 72.9%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-8544?
CVE-2018-8544 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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