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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: February 07, 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.

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

SSVC Information

Exploitation: active
Technical Impact: total

Exploit Status

Exploited in the Wild: Yes (added 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