CVE-2018-8470

Name: CVE-2018-8470
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-13T00:29:06.973+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8470 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Internet Explorer due to how scripts are handled that allows a universal cross-site scripting (UXSS) condition, aka "Internet Explorer Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 11.. EPSS estimates a 3.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Internet Explorer due to how scripts are handled that allows a universal cross-site scripting (UXSS) condition, aka "Internet Explorer Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 11.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.27%

86.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105267Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041632Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8470Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105267Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041632Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8470Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8470?

How severe is CVE-2018-8470?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8470 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8470?

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