CVE-2018-8209

Name: CVE-2018-8209
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-14T12:29:01.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8209 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows allows a normal user to access the Wireless LAN profile of an administrative user, aka "Windows Wireless Network Profile Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.. EPSS estimates a 2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows allows a normal user to access the Wireless LAN profile of an administrative user, aka "Windows Wireless Network Profile Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.59%

83.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703
Microsoft	Windows 10	1709
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1709

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104393Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041101Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8209Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104393Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041101Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8209Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8209?

How severe is CVE-2018-8209?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8209 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8209?

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