CVE-2018-8388

Name: CVE-2018-8388
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-15T17:29:08.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8388 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A spoofing vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge improperly handles specific HTML content, aka "Microsoft Edge Spoofing Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8383.. EPSS estimates a 3.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A spoofing vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge improperly handles specific HTML content, aka "Microsoft Edge Spoofing Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8383.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.62%

88.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-290

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105025Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041457Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8388Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105025Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041457Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8388Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 15, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8388?

How severe is CVE-2018-8388?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8388 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8388?

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