CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-6667: McAfee Web Gateway - Authentication Bypass vulnerability

First published: Tue Jun 26 2018(Updated: )

Authentication Bypass vulnerability in the administrative user interface in McAfee Web Gateway 7.8.1.0 through 7.8.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via Java management extensions (JMX).

Credit: psirt@mcafee.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
McAfee Web Gateway>=7.8.1.0<=7.8.1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-6667?

    CVE-2018-6667 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-6667?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-6667, upgrade McAfee Web Gateway to version 7.8.1.6 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-6667?

    CVE-2018-6667 affects McAfee Web Gateway versions 7.8.1.0 through 7.8.1.5.

  • What does CVE-2018-6667 exploit?

    CVE-2018-6667 exploits an authentication bypass vulnerability in the administrative user interface.

  • Can CVE-2018-6667 allow unauthorized access?

    Yes, CVE-2018-6667 can allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized access and execute arbitrary code.

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