CVE-2018-8150
CVE-2018-8150 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office 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 Office
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Outlook attachment block filter does not properly handle attachments, aka "Microsoft Outlook Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-8150?
- A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Outlook attachment block filter does not properly handle attachments, aka "Microsoft Outlook Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office.
- How severe is CVE-2018-8150?
- CVE-2018-8150 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-2018-8150 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-2018-8150?
- CVE-2018-8150 affects Microsoft Office. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-8150?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-8150 published?
- CVE-2018-8150 was published on 2018-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104039
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040852
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8150
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:click-to-run:*:*:*
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