CVE-2018-8552

Name: CVE-2018-8552
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-14T01:29:01.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 50.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8552 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability exists when VBScript improperly discloses the contents of its memory, which could provide an attacker with information to further compromise the user's computer or data, aka "Windows Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10.. EPSS estimates a 50.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when VBScript improperly discloses the contents of its memory, which could provide an attacker with information to further compromise the user's computer or data, aka "Windows Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

50.96%

98.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	10
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105786Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8552Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45924/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105786Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8552Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45924/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8552?

How severe is CVE-2018-8552?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8552 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 50.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8552?

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