CVEs / CVE-2018-8414
CVE-2018-8414: Microsoft Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- Known exploited in the CISA KEV catalog since 25 Mar 2022
- high 8.8 CVSS 3.1 (NVD)
- EPSS 72.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of CVEs (30 Oct 2026)
- Last changed at its sources
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Summary
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Shell does not properly validate file paths.
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Shell does not properly validate file paths, aka "Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10 Servers, Windows 10.
Affected and fixed versions
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 Servers | version 1709 (Server Core Installation) | — |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Servers | version 1803 (Server Core Installation) | — |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems | — |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | Version 1703 for x64-based Systems | — |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems | — |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | Version 1709 for x64-based Systems | — |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems | — |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | Version 1803 for x64-based Systems | — |
Exploitation
| In CISA KEV since | 25 Mar 2022 |
|---|---|
| Due date for US federal agencies | 15 Apr 2022 |
| Used in ransomware campaigns | Unknown |
| Required action | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
Severity
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 highCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HScored by NVD |
|---|---|
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
References
- CVE-2018-8414 on NVD
- CVE-2018-8414 in the CISA KEV catalog
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105016 Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041458 Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8414 Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-8414 US Government Resource
Sources
Exploitation status from the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. EPSS scores from FIRST. Descriptions, severity and references from the National Vulnerability Database. Open-source package versions from OSV (CC-BY 4.0). Text is shown as each source states it; Stackurity does not edit it. Check the vendor's advisory before acting.
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