How severe is CVE-2018-6670?

CVE-2018-6670 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-6670 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6670?

CVE-2018-6670 affects Mcafee Common Catalog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6670?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-6670 published?

CVE-2018-6670 was published on 2018-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6670

CVE-2018-6670 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Common Catalog with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Mcafee Common Catalog
Published: 2018-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

External Entity Attack vulnerability in the ePO extension in McAfee Common UI (CUI) 2.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to view confidential information via a crafted HTTP request parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6670?: External Entity Attack vulnerability in the ePO extension in McAfee Common UI (CUI) 2.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to view confidential information via a crafted HTTP request parameter.
How severe is CVE-2018-6670?: CVE-2018-6670 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-6670 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6670?: CVE-2018-6670 affects Mcafee Common Catalog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6670?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-6670 published?: CVE-2018-6670 was published on 2018-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10236

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:common_catalog:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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