CVE-2018-8159 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Exchange Outlook Web Access (OWA) fails to properly handle web requests, aka "Microsoft Exchange Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Exchange Server.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Exchange Server	2013

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104056Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040850Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8159PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104056Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040850Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8159PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-8159?

CVE-2018-8159 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Exchange Outlook Web Access (OWA) fails to properly handle web requests, aka "Microsoft Exchange Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." Th...

How severe is CVE-2018-8159?

CVE-2018-8159 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8159?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Exchange Server.