CVE-2018-8414: Microsoft Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
High · CVSS 8.8 (CVSS 3.1)KEV known exploitedEPSS 72.6%, 99th percentilePublished Updated Assigner: microsoft
In CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: Microsoft Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
Added , federal remediation due . Known ransomware use: Unknown.
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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.
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Status incidents that name it
No tracked status incident names this CVE.
Affected vendors and products
Microsoft: Windows 10Microsoft: Windows 10 Servers
References
- CVE record on cve.org (opens in new tab)
- NVD entry (opens in new tab)
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8414 (opens in new tab)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/105016 (opens in new tab)
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1041458 (opens in new tab)
- CVE records from the CVE Program (cve.org). CVE® is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. (opens in new tab)
- This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. (opens in new tab)
- Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog from CISA. (opens in new tab)
- EPSS scores from FIRST (Exploit Prediction Scoring System). (opens in new tab)