CVE-2018-8414
Microsoft Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
72.9%
p99
KEV
YES
Mar 25, 2022
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
72.9%EPSS · 30 days74.0%
2026-09-172026-10-15
Product
Microsoft / Windows
Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Remediate by
Apr 15, 2022
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Shell does not properly validate file paths.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8414
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