How severe is CVE-2018-8113?

CVE-2018-8113 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-8113 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-8113?

CVE-2018-8113 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8113?

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

When was CVE-2018-8113 published?

CVE-2018-8113 was published on 2018-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8113

CVE-2018-8113 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
Published: 2018-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Internet Explorer that allows for bypassing Mark of the Web Tagging (MOTW), aka "Internet Explorer Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 11.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8113?: A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Internet Explorer that allows for bypassing Mark of the Web Tagging (MOTW), aka "Internet Explorer Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 11.
How severe is CVE-2018-8113?: CVE-2018-8113 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-8113 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8113?: CVE-2018-8113 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8113?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-8113 published?: CVE-2018-8113 was published on 2018-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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