Vulnerability identifier: #VU36827

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6678

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
McAfee Web Gateway
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: McAfee

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to execute arbitrary code.

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

McAfee Web Gateway: 7.8.1.0

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External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104893
http://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10245

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.