How severe is CVE-2018-8292?

CVE-2018-8292 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-8292 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-8292?

CVE-2018-8292 primarily affects Microsoft Asp.net Core. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8292?

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-2018-8292 published?

CVE-2018-8292 was published on 2018-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8292

CVE-2018-8292 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Asp.net Core with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Microsoft Asp.net Core
Published: 2018-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in .NET Core when authentication information is inadvertently exposed in a redirect, aka ".NET Core Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects .NET Core 2.1, .NET Core 1.0, .NET Core 1.1, PowerShell Core 6.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8292?: An information disclosure vulnerability exists in .NET Core when authentication information is inadvertently exposed in a redirect, aka ".NET Core Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects .NET Core 2.1, .NET Core 1.0, .NET Core 1.1, PowerShell Core 6.0.
How severe is CVE-2018-8292?: CVE-2018-8292 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-8292 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8292?: CVE-2018-8292 primarily affects Microsoft Asp.net Core. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8292?: 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-2018-8292 published?: CVE-2018-8292 was published on 2018-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:asp.net_core:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:asp.net_core:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:asp.net_core:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powershell_core:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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