CVE-2018-8628

What it is

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

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

15.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2018-12-12 00:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 02:05 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 15.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.8 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2018-12-12 00:29 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 02:05 UTC

Exploit probability

15.9% · EPSS, next 30 days

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Microsoft Office 2016
• Microsoft Office 2019
• Microsoft Office 365 Proplus
• Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
• Microsoft Office Online Server
• Microsoft Office Web Apps 2010
• Microsoft Office Web Apps 2013
• Microsoft Powerpoint 2010

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 7.8

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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