Aug 2018:
CVE-2018-8414 Published on August 15, 2018
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.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This Microsoft Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Shell does not properly validate file paths.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by April 15, 2022: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2018-8414 is exploitable with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Improper Input Validation
The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
Products Associated with CVE-2018-8414
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Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows 10 Servers:- Version version 1709 (Server Core Installation) is affected.
- Version version 1803 (Server Core Installation) is affected.
- Version Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems is affected.
- Version Version 1703 for x64-based Systems is affected.
- Version Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems is affected.
- Version Version 1709 for x64-based Systems is affected.
- Version Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems is affected.
- Version Version 1803 for x64-based Systems is affected.
Exploit Probability
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.