What it is
CVE-2018-0824 is an unauthenticated vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in "Microsoft COM for Windows" when it fails to properly handle serialized objects, aka...
Vulnerability report
Exploited in the wild
Confirmed confidence
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CVE-2018-0824
Windows Remote Code Execution
Microsoft / Windows · 1607
- Severity
- CVSS 8.8 · High
- Confidence
- Confirmed
- Exploit status
- Exploited in the wild
- EPSS
- 72.4%
- First observed
- —
- Last observed
- —
Decision summary
What security teams need to know first
Direct answers before the deeper technical record.
Is it exploited?
Yes. KEV Intelligence tracks this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability. Confidence is confirmed.
Who is affected?
Microsoft / Windows 1607.
What should we do?
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
Overview
Windows Remote Code Execution
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in "Microsoft COM for Windows" when it fails to properly handle serialized objects, aka "Microsoft COM for Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
Vendor
Product
Affected
Status
microsoft
windows_10
1607
Affected
microsoft
windows_10
1703
Affected
microsoft
windows_10
1709
Affected
microsoft
windows_10
1803
Affected
microsoft
windows_7
Through *
Affected
microsoft
windows_8.1
Through *
Affected
microsoft
windows_rt_8.1
Through *
Affected
microsoft
windows_server_2008
r2
Affected
microsoft
windows_server_2008
r2
Affected
microsoft
windows_server_2012
Through *
Affected
microsoft
windows_server_2012
r2
Affected
microsoft
windows_server_2016
1709
Affected
microsoft
windows_server_2016
1803
Affected
microsoft
windows_10
Through *
Affected
microsoft
windows_server_2016
Through *
Affected
microsoft
windows_server_2008
Through *
Affected
n/a
n/a
n/a
Affected
- Published
- 09 May 2018
- Exploitation Reported
- 05 Aug 2024
- Attack vector
- Remote
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- Required
Tags
nessus_scanner
cisa
windows
CVE References
- CVE Record CVE.org · CVE Record https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-0824
- 44906 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44906/
- 1040848 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040848
- 104030 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104030
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0824 portal.msrc.microsoft.com · CVE Record https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CV...
Exploitation evidence
Why KEV Intelligence marks this CVE as exploited
Third-party attestation and first-party sensor observation are shown separately so teams can judge the evidence chain.
Exploited in the wild
CISA
Independent exploitation attestation added to the KEV Intelligence record.
Known exploited vulnerability sources
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEV Intelligence Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2024-08-05 00:00 UTC |
Detection
Operational artifacts and observed signals
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Observed signals
- Request targets
- 0
- User-Agents
- 0
Raw values available in Pro and Enterprise.
Scanner coverage
Nessus template detected 02 Jun 2025.
View Nessus template (opens in new tab)Virtual patch status
No KEV Intelligence virtual patch is currently available. Future rules ship for ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF.
Learn about virtual patches →Scanner Artifacts
Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nessus | https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/109651 | 02 Jun 2025 |
Risk and context
Severity, weaknesses, and research context
CVSS v3.1
8.8
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
72.4%
Weaknesses
All CVSS Scores
CVSS v3.1
8.8
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v2.0
5.1
Medium
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Timeline
From disclosure to observed exploitation
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Nessus plugin available
Scanner coverage available
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Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Pro API
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- Evidence confidence and provenance
- First-party sensor telemetry
- PoC and scanner references
- Affected versions and enrichment
- Automation-ready JSON delivery
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2018-0824
Free JSON includes basic KEV fields{
"cve_id": "CVE-2018-0824",
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 8.8,
"cvss_estimated": false,
"epss_score": 0.72405,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "attempts": 0, "sensors": 0 }
}Early warning alerts
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