How severe is CVE-2018-8974?

CVE-2018-8974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-8974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-8974?

CVE-2018-8974 affects Cdc Microbetrace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8974?

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-2018-8974 published?

CVE-2018-8974 was published on 2018-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8974

CVE-2018-8974 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cdc Microbetrace with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Cdc Microbetrace
Published: 2018-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention MicrobeTRACE 0.1.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, related to code injection via a crafted CSV file with an initial 'Source<script type="text/javascript" src=' line. Fix released on 2018-03-28.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8974?: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention MicrobeTRACE 0.1.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, related to code injection via a crafted CSV file with an initial 'Source<script type="text/javascript" src=' line. Fix released on 2018-03-28.
How severe is CVE-2018-8974?: CVE-2018-8974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-8974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8974?: CVE-2018-8974 affects Cdc Microbetrace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8974?: 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-2018-8974 published?: CVE-2018-8974 was published on 2018-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cdc:microbetrace:0.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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