CVE-2018-8414
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CVE-2018-8414 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 73.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1703 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1709 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1803 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 1709 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 1803 | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105016Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041458Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8414Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105016Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041458Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8414Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-8414US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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