RCE in Microsoft Excel

CVE-2018-1028

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Office graphics component improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Microsoft Office Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Word, Microsoft Office…

Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)

EPSS: 0.196 (97.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1028?
CVE-2018-1028 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Excel, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-04-12.
How severe is CVE-2018-1028?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.