CVE-2018-0796

CVE-2018-0796 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Excel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft Excel in Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2013, and Microsoft Office 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0796?
Microsoft Excel in Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2013, and Microsoft Office 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".
How severe is CVE-2018-0796?
CVE-2018-0796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-0796 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-0796?
CVE-2018-0796 primarily affects Microsoft Excel. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0796?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-0796 published?
CVE-2018-0796 was published on 2018-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

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