CVE-2018-0886

Name: CVE-2018-0886
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-14T17:29:01.527+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 82.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0886 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Credential Security Support Provider protocol (CredSSP) in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709 Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to how CredSSP validates request during the authentication process, aka "CredSSP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 82.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Credential Security Support Provider protocol (CredSSP) in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709 Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to how CredSSP validates request during the authentication process, aka "CredSSP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

82.46%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1709	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1803	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1709	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1803	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103265Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040506Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.preempt.com/security-advisory-credsspExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/preempt/credsspExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-198-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0886Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44453/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103265Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040506Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.preempt.com/security-advisory-credsspExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/preempt/credsspExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-198-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0886Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44453/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0886?

How severe is CVE-2018-0886?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0886 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 82.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0886?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST