CVE-2018-8327

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in PowerShell Editor Services, aka "PowerShell Editor Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects PowerShell Editor, PowerShell Extension.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 16.23% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft PowerShell Editor

Affected: Microsoft PowerShell Extension

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8327	vendor advisory patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041251	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104649	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8327?: CVE-2018-8327 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8327?: To fix CVE-2018-8327, 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-2018-8327 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-8327 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~16% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8327?: CVE-2018-8327 affects Microsoft PowerShell Editor, Microsoft PowerShell Extension.

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