ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2018-8298: ChakraCore Scripting Engine Type Confusion Vulnerability
| Vendor | ChakraCore |
|---|---|
| Product | ChakraCore scripting engine |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 3 Mar 2022 |
| CISA federal deadline | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-843 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description (NVD)
The ChakraCore scripting engine contains a type confusion vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution.
SOURCES
Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.