CVE-2018-8298VulnerabilityPublished 03/03/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2018-8298: ChakraCore Scripting Engine Type Confusion Vulnerability

Affects ChakraCore ChakraCore scripting engineSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 03/03/2022
KEV deadline: 03/17/2022
EPSS: 74.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 99% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8298 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2018-8298 is a type confusion vulnerability in the ChakraCore scripting engine that can lead to remote code execution. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, indicating active threat activity. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Summary

The ChakraCore scripting engine contains a type confusion vulnerability (CWE-843) that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely. This vulnerability has been observed in active exploitation scenarios. However, no detailed version information or patch availability is provided in the source data.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to remote code execution, allowing attackers to run arbitrary code on affected systems. This poses a high risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of impacted environments.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or workaround information is provided, users should monitor official ChakraCore advisories for updates.

Weaknesses

CWE-843Type Confusion (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 10:41:10 UTC

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