CVE-2018-8414 Microsoft Windows Shell Remote Code Execution
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting improper file path validation in the Windows Shell.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 25 Mar 2022
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-8414?
CVE-2018-8414 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 15 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8414?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1703, Microsoft Windows 10 1709, Microsoft Windows 10 1803, Microsoft Windows Server 1709, Microsoft Windows Server 1803.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8414?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-8414 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 15 Apr 2022.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2018-8414 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2018-8414 in the wild since at least 25 Mar 2022.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 10
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xg99-mpwj-gf2c.