# CVE-2018-8414: A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Shell does not properly validate file paths, aka "Windows Shell Remote Code Ex

- Severity: CVSS 8.8 (High), NVD
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): yes, added 2022-03-25, remediation due 2022-04-15
- Published: 2018-08-15 · Updated: 2025-10-21

## Summary

Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10 and Windows Server editions, are affected by this flaw in the Windows Shell. An attacker who exploits it could run malicious code remotely on an affected system.

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## Affected

- Microsoft Windows 10 Servers: version 1709 (Server Core Installation), version 1803 (Server Core Installation)
- Microsoft Windows 10: Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems, Version 1703 for x64-based Systems, Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems, Version 1709 for x64-based Systems, Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems, Version 1803 for x64-based Systems

## 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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Microsoft Windows 10 Servers, Microsoft Windows 10, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## 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

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