CVE-2018-8114: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-8114 is a Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 scripting engine memory corruption flaw that can allow remote code execution. Business risk is highest where legacy Windows systems still permit IE11 to handle untrusted web or scripted content. The provided sources do not include CVSS details or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in organizations with Internet Explorer 11 still available on the listed Windows versions, especially for legacy web applications or unmanaged browsing paths. Systems without IE11 use, or where IE execution is blocked, are less likely to be exposed. Prioritize as a high legacy-technology risk if IE11 remains usable in the environment. The urgency is lower where IE11 is removed, blocked, or fully patched, but unsupported legacy browsing paths should be closed because the impact class is remote code execution. Mitigation focus: Review the Microsoft MSRC advisory for the applicable security update or workaround.; Apply supported Microsoft security updates for affected Windows and IE11 installations.; Remove or disable Internet Explorer 11 where business processes no longer require it..

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Jun 7, 2026, 13:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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