How severe is CVE-2018-6689?

CVE-2018-6689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-6689 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6689?

CVE-2018-6689 affects Mcafee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6689?

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-2018-6689 published?

CVE-2018-6689 was published on 2018-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6689

CVE-2018-6689 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Mcafee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint
Published: 2018-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6689?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2018-6689?: CVE-2018-6689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-6689 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6689?: CVE-2018-6689 affects Mcafee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6689?: 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-2018-6689 published?: CVE-2018-6689 was published on 2018-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:data_loss_prevention_endpoint:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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