How severe is CVE-2018-0827?

CVE-2018-0827 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-0827 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-0827?

CVE-2018-0827 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0827?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-0827 published?

CVE-2018-0827 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-0827

CVE-2018-0827 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Scripting Host (WSH) in Windows 10 versions 1703 and 1709 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows a Device Guard security feature bypass vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0827?: Windows Scripting Host (WSH) in Windows 10 versions 1703 and 1709 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows a Device Guard security feature bypass vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability".
How severe is CVE-2018-0827?: CVE-2018-0827 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-0827 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-0827?: CVE-2018-0827 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0827?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-0827 published?: CVE-2018-0827 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1703:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1709:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:1709:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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