CVE-2018-0767
MediumPublic exploitMicrosoft 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
Patch immediately- 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| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ChakracoreMicrosoft | See advisory | 1.7.6 |
| EdgeMicrosoft | >= Microsoft Windows 10 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016. | n/a |
Patched Releases
Chakracore
1.7.6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 4, 2018
Last updated
Aug 27, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read
References
- advisory43522
- advisory102393
- advisory1040100
- patchhttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0767
- exploitExploitDB-43522
FAQ
Common Questions.
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".
Affected: Chakracore (Microsoft); Edge (Microsoft) versions >= Microsoft Windows 10 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016.. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Chakracore 1.7.6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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