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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...

Basic Information

CVE State
PUBLISHED
Reserved Date
March 14, 2018
Published Date
August 15, 2018
Last Updated
June 10, 2025
Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows 10 Servers, Windows 10
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.
Tags
windows cisa microsoft

CVSS Scores

CVSS v3.1

8.8 - HIGH

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v2.0

9.3

Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

SSVC Information

Exploitation
active
Technical Impact
total

Exploit Status

Exploited in the Wild
Yes (2022-03-25 00:00:00 UTC) Source
Proof of Concept Available
Yes (added 2018-08-24 18:09:29 UTC) Source

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8414 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105016 http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041458

Known Exploited Vulnerability Information

Source Added Date
CISA 2022-03-25 00:00:00 UTC

Potential Proof of Concepts

Warning: These PoCs have not been tested and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.

whereisr0da/CVE-2018-8414-POC

Type: github • Created: 2018-08-24 18:09:29 UTC • Stars: 20

Simple poc of CVE-2018-8414 Windows Package Setting RCE Vulnerability

Timeline

  • CVE ID Reserved

  • CVE Published to Public

  • Proof of Concept Exploit Available

  • Added to KEVIntel