Improper input validation 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.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.740 (99.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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_1703
- Microsoft Windows_10_1709
- Microsoft Windows_10_1803
- Microsoft Windows 10 Servers — versions version 1709 (Server Core Installation), version 1803 (Server Core Installation)
- Microsoft Windows_server_1709
- Microsoft Windows_server_1803
Weakness classification (CWE)
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
- secure@microsoft.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- secure@microsoft.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, Broken Link, x_refsource_BID)
- secure@microsoft.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK, Broken Link)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-8414?
- CVE-2018-8414 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-08-15.
- How severe is CVE-2018-8414?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- 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.