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CVE-2018-8253

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.6 EPSS 1.78%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2018-08-15 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6. It affects Microsoft, Windows.

CVE
CVE-2018-8253
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.6
EPSS
1.78%
Microsoft Windows

Original NVD Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Cortana allows arbitrary website browsing on the lockscreen, aka "Microsoft Cortana Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10.

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