ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2018-8373: Microsoft Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
| Vendor | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Product | Internet Explorer Scripting Engine |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 25 Mar 2022 |
| CISA federal deadline | 15 Apr 2022 |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-787 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description (NVD)
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer.
SOURCES
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Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.