How severe is CVE-2018-8602?

CVE-2018-8602 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-8602 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-8602?

CVE-2018-8602 primarily affects Microsoft Team Foundation Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8602?

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

When was CVE-2018-8602 published?

CVE-2018-8602 was published on 2018-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8602

CVE-2018-8602 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Team Foundation Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microsoft Team Foundation Server
Published: 2018-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists when Team Foundation Server does not properly sanitize user provided input, aka "Team Foundation Server Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability." This affects Team.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8602?: A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists when Team Foundation Server does not properly sanitize user provided input, aka "Team Foundation Server Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability." This affects Team.
How severe is CVE-2018-8602?: CVE-2018-8602 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-8602 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8602?: CVE-2018-8602 primarily affects Microsoft Team Foundation Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8602?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-8602 published?: CVE-2018-8602 was published on 2018-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:team_foundation_server:2017:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:team_foundation_server:2018:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:team_foundation_server:2018:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:team_foundation_server:2018:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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