CVE-2018-8327 (GCVE-0-2018-8327)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2018-07-11 00:00 – Updated: 2024-08-05 06:54
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EPSS
VEX
Summary
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in PowerShell Editor Services, aka "PowerShell Editor Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects PowerShell Editor, PowerShell Extension.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CWE
- Remote Code Execution
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041251 | vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104649 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | PowerShell Editor |
Affected:
Services
|
guessed | |
| Microsoft | PowerShell Extension |
Affected:
Visual Studio Code
|
guessed |
Date Public
2018-07-10 00:00
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