CVE-2018-8176

HighCVSS 8.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint software when the software fails to properly validate XML content, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0 8.8/10CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-20

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
May 23, 2018
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2018-8176: High severity, CVSS 8.8 | Vulnix