CVE-2018-6689: mcafee data_loss_prevention_endpoint Improper Authentication
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 03-10-2018Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-6689 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Authentication vulnerability in mcafee data_loss_prevention_endpoint. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 28% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.36%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 03-10-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Authentication Bypass vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint (DLPe) 10.0.x earlier than 10.0.510, and 11.0.x earlier than 11.0.600 allows attackers to bypass local security protection via specific conditions.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.0Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.36%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
28%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.36% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.36%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Mcafee2 products
- data_loss_prevention_endpoint≥ 10.0.0, < 10.0.510 | ≥ 11.0.0, < 11.0.600
- data loss prevention endpoint (dlpe)≥ 10.0.0, < 10.0.0* | ≥ 11.0.0, < 11.0.0*
1 vendor · 2 products
References
2 links- kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10252X Refsource CONFIRM