Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10

CVE-2018-8414

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.

EPSS: 0.892 (99.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Microsoft Windows 10 — versions Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems, Version 1703 for x64-based Systems, Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Servers — versions version 1709 (Server Core Installation), version 1803 (Server Core Installation)

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: .

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8414?
CVE-2018-8414 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10. Published 2018-08-15.
Is CVE-2018-8414 known to be exploited?
Yes. CVE-2018-8414 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-03-25), indicating it is being actively exploited. 13 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.