CVE-2018-8619

Name: CVE-2018-8619
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-12T00:29:01.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 45.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8619 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Internet Explorer VBScript execution policy does not properly restrict VBScript under specific conditions, aka "Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10.. EPSS estimates a 45.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Internet Explorer VBScript execution policy does not properly restrict VBScript under specific conditions, aka "Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

45.76%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106119Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8619Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46023/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106119Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8619Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46023/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8619?

How severe is CVE-2018-8619?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8619 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 45.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8619?

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