CVE-2018-6678: McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) - Configuration/Environment manipulation vulnerability

Published Jul 23, 2018

Updated

Configuration/Environment manipulation vulnerability in the administrative interface in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) MWG 7.8.1.x allows authenticated administrator users to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

1 affected component

McAfee McAfee Web Gateway=7.8.1.0

Event History

Jul 23, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6678?

CVE-2018-6678 has a high severity level due to its potential for arbitrary command execution by authenticated users.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6678?

To fix CVE-2018-6678, update McAfee Web Gateway to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-6678?

The potential impacts of CVE-2018-6678 include unauthorized command execution and possible compromise of system integrity.

Who is affected by CVE-2018-6678?

CVE-2018-6678 affects administrators using McAfee Web Gateway version 7.8.1.0.

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2018-6678?

With CVE-2018-6678, attackers could exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands, leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.