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Case File

CVE-2018-8501

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 18.67% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2018-10-10 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

AI analysis pending.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
remote code execution code execution

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CVE
CVE-2018-8501
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
18.67%
Microsoft Office

Original NVD Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint software when the software fails to properly handle objects in Protected View, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Office 365 ProPlus, PowerPoint Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint.