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CVE-2018-8153

5.4 · MEDIUM

A spoofing vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange Server when Outlook Web Access (OWA) fails to properly handle web requests, aka "Microsoft Exchange Spoofing Vulnerability." This affects Micro…

Published May 9, 2018CWE-290EPSS 3.51%

Overview

CVE-2018-8153 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 9, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A spoofing vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange Server when Outlook Web Access (OWA) fails to properly handle web requests, aka "Microsoft Exchange Spoofing Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Exchange Server.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8153?

CVE-2018-8153 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 9, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-8153?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-8153?

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-2018-8153?

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