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CVE-2018-8608

5.4 · MEDIUM

A cross site scripting vulnerability exists when Microsoft Dynamics 365 (on-premises) version 8 does not properly sanitize a specially crafted web request to an affected Dynamics server, aka "Micro…

Published Nov 14, 2018CWE-79EPSS 1.60%

Overview

CVE-2018-8608 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 14, 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. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A cross site scripting vulnerability exists when Microsoft Dynamics 365 (on-premises) version 8 does not properly sanitize a specially crafted web request to an affected Dynamics server, aka "Microsoft Dynamics 365 (on-premises) version 8 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Dynamics 365. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8605, CVE-2018-8606, CVE-2018-8607.

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-2018-8608?

CVE-2018-8608 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 14, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-8608?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-8608?

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-2018-8608?

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