CVE-2018-8172

Name: CVE-2018-8172
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-11T00:29:00.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 31.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8172 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Visual Studio software when the software does not check the source markup of a file for an unbuilt project, aka "Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Visual Studio, Expression Blend 4.. EPSS estimates a 31.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Visual Studio software when the software does not check the source markup of a file for an unbuilt project, aka "Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Visual Studio, Expression Blend 4.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

31.02%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Expression Blend	2	Sp2
Microsoft	Expression Blend	3	Sp1
Microsoft	Expression Blend	4	Sp3
Microsoft	Visual Studio	2010	Sp1
Microsoft	Visual Studio	2012	Update 5
Microsoft	Visual Studio	2013	Update 5
Microsoft	Visual Studio	2015	Update3
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2017	All versions	—
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2017	15.7.5	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104616Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041253Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8172Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104616Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041253Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8172Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8172?

How severe is CVE-2018-8172?

CVE-2018-8172 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 31.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8172?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-8172?

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Source: NVD / NIST