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CVE-2018-0884

7.8 · HIGH

Windows Scripting Host (WSH) in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows a security feature bypass vulnerability due to how objects ar…

Published Mar 14, 2018EPSS 1.11%

Overview

CVE-2018-0884 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 14, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Windows Scripting Host (WSH) in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows a security feature bypass vulnerability due to how objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0902.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/103260Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1040522Refportal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0884Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/103260Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1040522Refportal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0884

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0884?

CVE-2018-0884 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 14, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-0884?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-0884?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-0884?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2018-0884 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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