HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2018-8414

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

87.9%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

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.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
3/25/2022
Patch Due Date
4/15/2022
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
8/15/2018

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.

Is CVE-2018-8414 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-8414 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 4/15/2022.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-8414?

CVE-2018-8414 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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