CVE-2018-8260

Name: CVE-2018-8260
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-11T00:29:00.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8260 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A Remote Code Execution vulnerability exists in .NET software when the software fails to check the source markup of a file, aka ".NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects .NET Framework 4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2.. EPSS estimates a 14.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability exists in .NET software when the software fails to check the source markup of a file, aka ".NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects .NET Framework 4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.58%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.7.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104666Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041257Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8260Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104666Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041257Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8260Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8260?

How severe is CVE-2018-8260?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8260 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8260?

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