CVE-2018-8974

Name: CVE-2018-8974
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-26T06:29:00.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8974 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention MicrobeTRACE 0.1.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, related to code injection via a crafted CSV file with an initial 'Source<script type="text/javascript" src=' line. Fix released on 2018-03-28.. EPSS estimates a 4.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention MicrobeTRACE 0.1.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, related to code injection via a crafted CSV file with an initial 'Source<script type="text/javascript" src=' line. Fix released on 2018-03-28.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.10%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cdc	Microbetrace	0.1.11

References

https://github.com/CDCgov/MicrobeTRACE/releases/tag/v0.1.11Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/CDCgov/MicrobeTrace/commit/3142b76c082bd83e1506c9840fbe0b6da382e682
https://github.com/wshepherd0010/advisories/blob/master/CVE-2018-8974.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/CDCgov/MicrobeTRACE/releases/tag/v0.1.11Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/CDCgov/MicrobeTrace/commit/3142b76c082bd83e1506c9840fbe0b6da382e682
https://github.com/wshepherd0010/advisories/blob/master/CVE-2018-8974.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 26, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8974?

How severe is CVE-2018-8974?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8974 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8974?

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