A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word software when the software fails to properly handle objects in Protected View, aka "Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft SharePoint Server, Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word.
CVE-2018-8504
HIGHNVD 8.88.8—Elevated
EchelonGraph scoreMEDIUM confidence
Score 8.8 from GitHub Security Advisory (severity: HIGH) published 2022-05-13. NVD baseline CVSS 8.8; sources differ by 0.0.
Triggered by: GitHub Security Advisory CVSS
Sources: epss, ghsa, nvd
8.8
EchelonGraph verdictPlan a fixSerious severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet.
- High severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 19%CVSS: 8.8Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- 8.8
- EG Score
- 8.8(medium)
- EPSS
- 96.9%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
October 10, 2018
Last Modified
November 21, 2024
References (6)
- secure@microsofthttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105499
- secure@microsofthttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041840
- secure@microsofthttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8504
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105499
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041840
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8504
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Frequently asked(5)
What is CVE-2018-8504?
CVE-2018-8504 is a high vulnerability published on October 10, 2018. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word software when the software fails to properly handle objects in Protected View, aka "Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft SharePoint Server, Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word.
When was CVE-2018-8504 disclosed?
CVE-2018-8504 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 10, 2018, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2018-8504 actively exploited?
CVE-2018-8504 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 96.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-8504?
CVE-2018-8504 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (NVD).
How do I remediate CVE-2018-8504?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2018-8504, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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