CVE-2018-8469
CVSS v3
7.4
HIGH
EPSS Score
15.4 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge that could allow an attacker to escape from the AppContainer sandbox in the browser, aka "Microsoft Edge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8463.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-09-13
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-45502
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-8469?
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge that could allow an attacker to escape from the AppContainer sandbox in the browser, aka "Microsoft Edge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8463.
Is CVE-2018-8469 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-8469 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 15.4% on 2026-10-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-8469?
CVE-2018-8469 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.4 (HIGH severity).
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