Is CVE-2018-8298 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-8298 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2018-8298 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2018-8298 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-8298?

CVE-2018-8298 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2018-8298

Published: March 3, 2022

EPSS:90.14%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.6th

Official Description

The ChakraCore scripting engine contains a type confusion vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

ChakraCore Scripting Engine Type Confusion Vulnerability

The ChakraCore scripting engine contains a type confusion vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 2022-03-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-03-17

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

A type confusion vulnerability in the ChakraCore scripting engine can lead to remote code execution. The high EPSS score of 0.90143 and its inclusion in CISA's KEV highlight this as a critical and actively exploited vulnerability.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its presence in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates for systems using the ChakraCore scripting engine. Ensure web browsers and applications using this engine are kept up-to-date.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-8298 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2018-8298 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.