How severe is CVE-2018-6755?

CVE-2018-6755 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-6755 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6755?

CVE-2018-6755 affects Mcafee True Key. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6755?

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-2018-6755 published?

CVE-2018-6755 was published on 2018-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6755

CVE-2018-6755 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee True Key with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Mcafee True Key
Published: 2018-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Weak Directory Permission Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee True Key (TK) 5.1.230.7 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted malware.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6755?: Weak Directory Permission Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee True Key (TK) 5.1.230.7 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted malware.
How severe is CVE-2018-6755?: CVE-2018-6755 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-6755 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6755?: CVE-2018-6755 affects Mcafee True Key. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6755?: 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-2018-6755 published?: CVE-2018-6755 was published on 2018-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:true_key:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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