EXPOSURES › CVE-2018-8174
CVE-2018-8174
CRITICAL ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITED
DETAIL
⚡ RCE
⌖ EXPLOITED IN THE WILD
SHAME 95/100
ransomwarerceexploited-in-wild
A critical, actively exploited Windows VBScript engine vulnerability allows remote code execution.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
PLAYERS IMPLICATED
DESCRIPTION
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the VBScript engine handles objects in memory, aka "Windows VBScript Engine Remote Code Execution"
SENTIMENT · TRUSTED SOURCES
synthesis
severe-fallout
-0.60
Microsoft faced severe fallout from CVE-2018-8174, with active exploitation and real-world breaches, though later patching efforts were noted.
Severe fallout; active exploitation and real-world breach impact highlighted.
"A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the VBScript engine handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows VBScript Engine Remote Code Execution'"
Negative; recent Microsoft flaws exploited in a major breach, reflecting poor historical patching.
"Staff were informed by email that an intruder exploited a recent Microsoft vulnerability to access a database used to manage House of Commons computers and mobile devices."
Neutral; breach search engine with no specific commentary on CVE-2018-8174.
Neutral; general patch Tuesday article with no specific mention of CVE-2018-8174.
Neutral; unrelated CVE-2026-45659 article with no mention of CVE-2018-8174.
Neutral; source focuses on unrelated CVEs and lacks specific commentary on CVE-2018-8174.
Neutral; technical reference page with no sentiment toward Microsoft.
AFFECTED FEDRAMP PRODUCTS · 4
| PRODUCT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Azure Commercial Cloud Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Azure Government (includes Dynamics 365) Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Microsoft Office 365 GCC High Microsoft |
In Process |
| Office 365 Multi-Tenant & Supporting Services Microsoft |
Authorized |