CVE-2018-8512

Name: CVE-2018-8512
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-10T13:29:05.713+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8512 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge when the Edge Content Security Policy (CSP) fails to properly validate certain specially crafted documents, aka "Microsoft Edge Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8530.. EPSS estimates a 3.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge when the Edge Content Security Policy (CSP) fails to properly validate certain specially crafted documents, aka "Microsoft Edge Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8530.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.47%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105486Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041825Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8512Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105486Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041825Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8512Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8512?

How severe is CVE-2018-8512?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8512 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8512?

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