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CVE-2018-12989

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.7 EPSS 0.31%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2018-08-03 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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CVE
CVE-2018-12989
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.7
EPSS
0.31%
Microsoft

Original NVD Description

The report-viewing feature in Pearson VUE Certiport Console 8 and IQSystem 7 before 2018-06-26 mishandles child processes and consequently launches Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge as Administrator, which allows local users to gain privileges.