EXPOSURES › CVE-2018-8414
CVE-2018-8414
HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITEDMicrosoft Windows Shell remote code execution vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via improper file path validation.
This vulnerability enables remote code execution, allowing attackers to compromise systems without user interaction. DIB organizations must ensure all Windows systems are patched immediately, as this CVE is actively exploited in the wild and poses a severe compliance risk under NIST 800-171 for unpatched systems.
Shame score — A known, actively exploited RCE vulnerability in a widely deployed OS that vendors failed to patch promptly, demonstrating negligence and leaving systems vulnerable to ransomware and data breaches.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Shell does not properly validate file paths.
| PRODUCT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Azure Commercial Cloud Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Azure Government (includes Dynamics 365) Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Microsoft Office 365 GCC High Microsoft |
In Process |
| Office 365 Multi-Tenant & Supporting Services Microsoft |
Authorized |