How severe is CVE-2018-8578?

CVE-2018-8578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-8578 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-2018-8578?

CVE-2018-8578 affects Microsoft Sharepoint Enterprise Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8578?

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

When was CVE-2018-8578 published?

CVE-2018-8578 was published on 2018-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8578

CVE-2018-8578 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sharepoint Enterprise Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Sharepoint Enterprise Server
Published: 2018-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft SharePoint Server improperly discloses its folder structure when rendering specific web pages, aka "Microsoft SharePoint Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft SharePoint.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8578?: An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft SharePoint Server improperly discloses its folder structure when rendering specific web pages, aka "Microsoft SharePoint Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft SharePoint.
How severe is CVE-2018-8578?: CVE-2018-8578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-8578 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-2018-8578?: CVE-2018-8578 affects Microsoft Sharepoint Enterprise Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8578?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-8578 published?: CVE-2018-8578 was published on 2018-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_enterprise_server:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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