CVE-2018-8414
KEVMicrosoft Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Shell does not properly validate file paths.
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.
CVSS 3.1 vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HPublishedAug 15, 2018
Last modifiedJun 17, 2026
Added to KEVMar 25, 2022
Remediation dueApr 15, 2022
References
- securityfocus.com/bid/105016Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- securitytracker.com/id/1041458Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8414PatchVendor Advisory
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-8414US Government Resource
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Risk assessment · Critical
Actively exploited. Patch immediately.
- Exploitation
- Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Federal remediation deadline
- Overdue by 1656 days
- CVSS
- 8.8 HIGH
- EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
- 72.6% · top 1% of all CVEs
- Weakness
- CWE-20
- Attack vector
- Network, remotely reachable
Recommended actions
- 1.Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- 2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
- 3.Review exposure: confirm which instances are reachable from the internet and restrict access until patched.
- 4.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.
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