How severe is CVE-2018-0828?

CVE-2018-0828 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-0828 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-0828?

CVE-2018-0828 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0828?

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-2018-0828 published?

CVE-2018-0828 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-0828

CVE-2018-0828 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows 10 version 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allow an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to how the MultiPoint management account password is stored, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0828?: Windows 10 version 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allow an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to how the MultiPoint management account password is stored, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".
How severe is CVE-2018-0828?: CVE-2018-0828 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-0828 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-0828?: CVE-2018-0828 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0828?: 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-2018-0828 published?: CVE-2018-0828 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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