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.

Score

CVSS 3.1 8.8 High

Status

Analyzed - secure@microsoft.com

Published

2018-08-15

Last modified

2025-10-21

Known exploited (CISA KEV)

since 2022-03-25, action due 2022-04-15: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weaknesses

CWE-20

Affected products

• Windows 10 (Microsoft)
• Windows 10 1703 (Microsoft)
• Windows 10 1709 (Microsoft)
• Windows 10 1803 (Microsoft)
• Windows 10 Servers (Microsoft)
• Windows Server 1709 (Microsoft)
• Windows Server 1803 (Microsoft)

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105016
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041458
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8414
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-8414