CVE-2018-8247

Name: CVE-2018-8247
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-14T12:29:02.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8247 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Office Web Apps Server 2013 and Office Online Server fail to properly handle web requests, aka "Microsoft Office Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Online Server. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8245.. EPSS estimates a 3.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Office Web Apps Server 2013 and Office Online Server fail to properly handle web requests, aka "Microsoft Office Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Online Server. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8245.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.18%

86.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Office Online Server	2016	—
Microsoft	Office Web Apps	2013	Sp1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104319Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041104Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8247Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104319Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041104Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8247Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8247?

How severe is CVE-2018-8247?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8247 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8247?

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Source: NVD / NIST