CVE-2018-8495

high-risk
Published 2018-10-10

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Shell improperly handles URIs, aka "Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Do I need to act?

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59.9% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 40% of all CVEs
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.5/10 High
NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (7)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105461
Exploit https://leucosite.com/Microsoft-Edge-RCE/
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8495
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105461
Exploit https://leucosite.com/Microsoft-Edge-RCE/
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8495
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high-risk
Severity 22/34 · High
Exploitability 18/34 · Moderate
Exposure 14/34 · Moderate