How severe is CVE-2018-8351?

CVE-2018-8351 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-8351 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-8351?

CVE-2018-8351 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8351?

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

When was CVE-2018-8351 published?

CVE-2018-8351 was published on 2018-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8351

CVE-2018-8351 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-829.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-829
Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
Published: 2018-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when affected Microsoft browsers improperly allow cross-frame interaction, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 10.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8351?: An information disclosure vulnerability exists when affected Microsoft browsers improperly allow cross-frame interaction, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 10.
How severe is CVE-2018-8351?: CVE-2018-8351 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-8351 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8351?: CVE-2018-8351 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8351?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-8351 published?: CVE-2018-8351 was published on 2018-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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