CVE-2018-8452

Name: CVE-2018-8452
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-13T00:29:05.397+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8452 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the scripting engine does not properly handle objects in memory in Microsoft browsers, aka "Scripting Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects ChakraCore, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge.. EPSS estimates a 5.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the scripting engine does not properly handle objects in memory in Microsoft browsers, aka "Scripting Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects ChakraCore, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.59%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11
Microsoft	Chakracore	All versions
Microsoft	Edge	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105252Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041623Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8452Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105252Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041623Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8452Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8452?

How severe is CVE-2018-8452?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8452 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8452?

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