Is CVE-2018-8001 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-8001 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-8001 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2018-8001 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-8001?

CVE-2018-8001 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-8001

CWE-125Published: March 9, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In PoDoFo 0.9.5, there exists a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in UnescapeName() in PdfName.cpp. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service or possibly unspecified other impact via a crafted pdf file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-8001 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.