CVE-2018-8470

Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Internet Explorer due to how scripts are handled that allows a universal cross-site scripting (UXSS) condition, aka "Internet Explorer Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 11.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8470 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041632 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105267 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8470?
CVE-2018-8470 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8470?
To fix CVE-2018-8470, 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-2018-8470 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-8470 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8470?
CVE-2018-8470 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.
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