CVE-2018-8284

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Microsoft .NET Framework fails to validate input properly, aka ".NET Framework Remote Code Injection Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2.

Published: 2018-07-11 Last update: 2024-11-21 Assigner: [email protected] Source: [email protected]

Conclusion & alert: CVE-2018-8284 is rated High Risk (71.9/100): CVSS High severity, with high exploitation likelihood (EPSS 42.87%, 99th percentile). Core evidence: EPSS ranks this CVE among the most likely to be exploited in the near term. EPSS rose +7.80% over the last day, indicating growing attacker interest. Mandatory action: High exploitation likelihood—assess exposure and prioritize remediation.

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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-8284

EPSS lead: Daily EPSS estimates relative likelihood of exploitation; percentile ranks this CVE among scored vulnerabilities (higher = more severe relative rank).

# Date Old EPSS score New EPSS score Delta (New - Old)
1 2026-06-15 35.07% 42.87% +7.80%
2 2026-06-13 22.07% 35.07% +13.00%
3 2026-04-27 22.07%

Full EPSS history (48 records total)

Common vulnerability scoring system (CVSS) metrics for CVE-2018-8284

CVSS metrics for this CVE.

Base score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Impact Score source
8.1 3.0 HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Click to expand
Attack vector (AV:N)
Could be attacked over the internet or any normal routed network—not just someone sitting at the machine.
Attack complexity (AC:H)
Even with access, the exploit needs extra luck, timing, or a fussy environment to actually work.
Privileges required (PR:N)
No account or special rights needed—anonymous or random user is enough.
User interaction (UI:N)
Nobody has to click “OK” or open a trap file; it can work without a victim helping.
Scope (S:U)
Damage stays in the same “trust bubble” as the broken component—no big spill into unrelated systems.
Confidentiality (C:H)
Serious risk that confidential data gets exposed in a big way.
Integrity (I:H)
They could widely tamper with or forge data—trust in the data is badly hurt.
Availability (A:H)
Could take the service down hard or make it unusable for people who depend on it.
2.2 5.9 [email protected]
9.3 2.0 HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C Click to expand
Access vector (AV:N)
Can be exploited remotely over network reachability.
Access complexity (AC:M)
Exploitation needs some favorable conditions, but not exceptional ones.
Authentication (AU:N)
No authentication is required.
Confidentiality impact (C:C)
Complete confidentiality impact.
Integrity impact (I:C)
Complete integrity impact.
Availability impact (A:C)
Complete availability impact.
8.6 10.0 [email protected]

Weakness enumeration for CVE-2018-8284

Affected software / configurations for CVE-2018-8284

Vendor Product Version Raw CPE
microsoft .net_framework 2.0 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:2.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft .net_framework 3.0 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft .net_framework 3.5 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft .net_framework 3.5.1 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft .net_framework 4.5.2 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft .net_framework 4.6 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft .net_framework 4.6.2 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft .net_framework 4.7 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft .net_framework 4.7.1 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft .net_framework 4.7.2 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft .net_framework 4.6.1 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft project_server 2010 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:project_server:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft project_server 2013 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:project_server:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft sharepoint_enterprise_server 2013 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_enterprise_server:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft sharepoint_enterprise_server 2016 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_enterprise_server:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft sharepoint_foundation 2010 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_foundation:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft sharepoint_foundation 2013 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_foundation:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft sharepoint_server 2010 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft sharepoint_server 2013 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

References for CVE-2018-8284

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