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CVE-2018-0767

MediumPublic exploit

Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to obtain information to further compromise the user's system, due to how the scripting engine handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Information Disclosure…

Published Jan 4, 2018 · Updated Aug 27, 2026

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2018-0767 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3.1) affecting Chakracore (Microsoft), Edge (Microsoft).
  • It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Chakracore 1.7.6.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

5.3

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

65%

Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to obtain information to further compromise the user's system, due to how the scripting engine handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0780 and CVE-2018-0800.

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
ChakracoreMicrosoftSee advisory1.7.6
EdgeMicrosoft>= Microsoft Windows 10 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016.n/a

Patched Releases

Chakracore

1.7.6

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Jan 4, 2018

  2. Last updated

    Aug 27, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read

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