Windows 8
by Microsoft
Immediate action recommended
Windows 8 has critical exploitation rates across its known vulnerabilities.
What to do
- Check for patches and apply immediately
- Review whether this software can be replaced with a safer alternative
- Consult your IT provider about mitigation options
What Attackers Target
Vulnerabilities with high exploit probability
65.7%
Confirmed actively exploited (CISA)
45.7%
Public exploit code available
37.1%
Based on 35 known vulnerabilities. Percentages show the proportion that are actively dangerous — a low percentage means most vulnerabilities in this product are not being exploited.
Most Dangerous Vulnerabilities
| CVE | CVSS | Exploit Probability | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2015-1635 | 9.8 | 94.3% | Yes |
| CVE-2014-6332 | 8.8 | 94.1% | Yes |
| CVE-2014-4114 | 7.8 | 92.1% | Yes |
| CVE-2015-0016 | 7.8 | 92.1% | Yes |
| CVE-2015-2426 | 8.8 | 91.8% | Yes |
| CVE-2014-6352 | 7.8 | 90.7% | Yes |
| CVE-2014-6324 | 8.8 | 89.9% | Yes |
| CVE-2013-3918 | 8.8 | 87.0% | Yes |
| CVE-2014-1812 | 8.8 | 83.1% | Yes |
| CVE-2014-4113 | 7.8 | 82.4% | Yes |
| CVE-2013-3660 | 7.8 | 69.2% | Yes |
| CVE-2013-0006 | 8.8 | 68.3% | — |
| CVE-2016-0015 | 7.8 | 65.1% | — |
| CVE-2013-3129 | 7.8 | 51.7% | — |
| CVE-2014-4148 | 8.8 | 49.7% | Yes |
| CVE-2012-2897 | 7.8 | 40.9% | — |
| CVE-2015-2546 | 8.2 | 39.8% | Yes |
| CVE-2015-1769 | 6.6 | 31.8% | Yes |
| CVE-2013-3894 | 8.1 | 27.0% | — |
| CVE-2015-2387 | 7.8 | 26.6% | Yes |
100
/ 100
critical-risk
Active Threat
50/50 · Critical
Exploit Availability
50/50 · Critical
Score uses Wilson score intervals to account for sample size. Products with few CVEs are scored conservatively.