CVE-2018-8174
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
94.3 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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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 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-02-15
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-08-15
- Ransomware Use
- Known
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-05-09
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-44741
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-8174?
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 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
Is CVE-2018-8174 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2018-8174 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-08-15.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-8174?
CVE-2018-8174 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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