CVE-2018-8414
Confirmed PUBLISHEDA remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Shell does not properly validate file paths, aka "Windows Shell Remote Code Execution...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Aug 15, 2018
- Exploitation Reported
- Mar 25, 2022
- CVSS
- 8.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft |
Windows 10 Servers
|
version 1709 (Server Core Installation) |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10 Servers
|
version 1803 (Server Core Installation) |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10
|
Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10
|
Version 1703 for x64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10
|
Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10
|
Version 1709 for x64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10
|
Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10
|
Version 1803 for x64-based Systems |
Affected |
CVE References
- 105016 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105016
- 1041458 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041458
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8414 portal.msrc.microsoft.com · CVE Record https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CV...
Recommended Actions
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-03-25 00:00 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-03-25 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2018-08-24 18:09:29 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Input Validation
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2018-08-24 18:09:29 UTC · 20 stars
Simple poc of CVE-2018-8414 Windows Package Setting RCE Vulnerability
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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18:09 UTC almost 8 years ago18:09 UTC · almost 8 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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17:00 UTC almost 8 years ago17:00 UTC · almost 8 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 8 years ago00:00 UTC · over 8 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2018-8414
{
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"title": "A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Shell does not ...",
"affected_vendor": "Microsoft",
"affected_product": "Windows 10 Servers, Windows 10",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 8.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}