CVE-2018-8533

Name: CVE-2018-8533
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-10T13:29:06.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 23.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8533 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) when parsing malicious XML content containing a reference to an external entity, aka "SQL Server Management Studio Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects SQL Server Management Studio 17.9, SQL Server Management Studio 18.0. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8527, CVE-2018-8532.. EPSS estimates a 23.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) when parsing malicious XML content containing a reference to an external entity, aka "SQL Server Management Studio Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects SQL Server Management Studio 17.9, SQL Server Management Studio 18.0. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8527, CVE-2018-8532.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

23.37%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Sql Server Management Studio	17.9
Microsoft	Sql Server Management Studio	18.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105476Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041826Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8533Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45583/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105476Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041826Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8533Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45583/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8533?

How severe is CVE-2018-8533?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8533 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 23.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8533?

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