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CVE-2018-8172

HighPublished

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Visual Studio software when the software does not check the source markup of a file for an unbuilt project,...

Published: Jul 11, 2018
Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Assigning CNA: microsoft
Evidence observed: Aug 8, 2026

Primary CVSS

7.8/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

32.8%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

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Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Visual Studio software when the software does not check the source markup of a file for an unbuilt project, aka "Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Visual Studio, Expression Blend 4.

Sources

CVE-2018-8172PoC
Microsoft Visual Studio CVE-2018-8172 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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