[ CVE-2018-8414 · Published 15 Aug 2018 ]
Microsoft Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 8.8
EPSS 73%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2022-03-25
- EPSS: 73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 99% of CVEs)
[ Description ]Official 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.
CISA: A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Shell does not properly validate file paths.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 15 Apr 2022): Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- Patch on portal.msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ References ]References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/105016Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1041458Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8414PatchVendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource