How severe is CVE-2018-6695?

CVE-2018-6695 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-6695 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6695?

CVE-2018-6695 primarily affects Mcafee Threat Intelligence Exchange Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6695?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-6695 published?

CVE-2018-6695 was published on 2018-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6695

CVE-2018-6695 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Threat Intelligence Exchange Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Threat Intelligence Exchange Server
Published: 2018-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SSH host keys generation vulnerability in the server in McAfee Threat Intelligence Exchange Server (TIE Server) 1.3.0, 2.0.x, 2.1.x, 2.2.0 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers via acquiring keys from another environment.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6695?: SSH host keys generation vulnerability in the server in McAfee Threat Intelligence Exchange Server (TIE Server) 1.3.0, 2.0.x, 2.1.x, 2.2.0 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers via acquiring keys from another environment.
How severe is CVE-2018-6695?: CVE-2018-6695 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-6695 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6695?: CVE-2018-6695 primarily affects Mcafee Threat Intelligence Exchange Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6695?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-6695 published?: CVE-2018-6695 was published on 2018-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10253

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:threat_intelligence_exchange_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:threat_intelligence_exchange_server:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:threat_intelligence_exchange_server:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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