CVE-2018-8113: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
Published Jun 14, 2018
·Updated
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Internet Explorer that allows for bypassing Mark of the Web Tagging (MOTW), aka "Internet Explorer Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 11.
Affected Software
8 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Remediation
Event History
Jun 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8113?
CVE-2018-8113 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-8113?
To fix CVE-2018-8113, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 11.
3
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2018-8113?
CVE-2018-8113 specifically affects Internet Explorer 11.
4
What is the consequence of exploiting CVE-2018-8113?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-8113 allows attackers to bypass the Mark of the Web tagging, potentially leading to file execution without the appropriate warnings.
5
Is CVE-2018-8113 present in newer versions of Windows?
CVE-2018-8113 is not present in the latest Windows 10 versions after the updates have been applied.