CVE-2018-8289

Name: CVE-2018-8289
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-11T00:29:01.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8289 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8297, CVE-2018-8324, CVE-2018-8325.. EPSS estimates a 9.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8297, CVE-2018-8324, CVE-2018-8325.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.35%

94.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104628Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041255Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8289Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104628Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041255Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8289Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8289?

How severe is CVE-2018-8289?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8289 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8289?

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