CVE-2018-8176

HIGH

Microsoft Office for Mac - Remote Code Execution via XML Content Validation Bypass

Title source: llm

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint software when the software fails to properly validate XML content, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office.

References (3)

Core 3

Core References

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040937

Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8176

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104184

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8

EPSS 0.2208

EPSS Percentile 97.4%

Attack Vector NETWORK

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE

CWE-20

Status published

Products (1)

microsoft/office_for_mac 2016

Published May 23, 2018

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026