How severe is CVE-2018-6706?

CVE-2018-6706 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-6706 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6706?

CVE-2018-6706 primarily affects Mcafee Agent. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6706?

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-2018-6706 published?

CVE-2018-6706 was published on 2018-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6706

CVE-2018-6706 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-377.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-377
Affected product: Mcafee Agent
Published: 2018-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure handling of temporary files in non-Windows McAfee Agent 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, 5.5.0, and 5.5.1 allows an Unprivileged User to introduce custom paths during agent installation in Linux via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6706?: Insecure handling of temporary files in non-Windows McAfee Agent 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, 5.5.0, and 5.5.1 allows an Unprivileged User to introduce custom paths during agent installation in Linux via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2018-6706?: CVE-2018-6706 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-6706 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6706?: CVE-2018-6706 primarily affects Mcafee Agent. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6706?: 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-2018-6706 published?: CVE-2018-6706 was published on 2018-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:agent:5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:agent:5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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