CVE-2018-8292

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in .NET Core when authentication information is inadvertently exposed in a redirect, aka ".NET Core Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects .NET Core 2.1, .NET Core 1.0, .NET Core 1.1, PowerShell Core 6.0.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.09% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft PowerShell Core
Affected: Microsoft .NET Core
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2902 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8292 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105548 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8292?
CVE-2018-8292 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8292?
To fix CVE-2018-8292, 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-2018-8292 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-8292 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8292?
CVE-2018-8292 affects Microsoft PowerShell Core, Microsoft .NET Core.
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