CVE-2018-8260

Description

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability exists in .NET software when the software fails to check the source markup of a file, aka ".NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects .NET Framework 4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 48.67% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft .NET Framework
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104666 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041257 third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8260 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8260?
CVE-2018-8260 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8260?
To fix CVE-2018-8260, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-8260 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-8260 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~49% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8260?
CVE-2018-8260 affects Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework.
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