How severe is CVE-2018-6968?

CVE-2018-6968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-6968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6968?

CVE-2018-6968 primarily affects Vmware Airwatch Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6968?

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

When was CVE-2018-6968 published?

CVE-2018-6968 was published on 2018-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6968

CVE-2018-6968 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vmware Airwatch Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vmware Airwatch Agent
Published: 2018-06-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The VMware AirWatch Agent for Android prior to 8.2 and AirWatch Agent for Windows Mobile prior to 6.5.2 contain a remote code execution vulnerability in real time File Manager capabilities. This vulnerability may allow for unauthorized creation and execution of files in the Agent sandbox and other publicly accessible directories such as those on the SD card by a malicious administrator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6968?: The VMware AirWatch Agent for Android prior to 8.2 and AirWatch Agent for Windows Mobile prior to 6.5.2 contain a remote code execution vulnerability in real time File Manager capabilities. This vulnerability may allow for unauthorized creation and execution of files in the Agent sandbox and other publicly accessible directories such as those on the SD card by a malicious administrator.
How severe is CVE-2018-6968?: CVE-2018-6968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-6968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6968?: CVE-2018-6968 primarily affects Vmware Airwatch Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6968?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-6968 published?: CVE-2018-6968 was published on 2018-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:airwatch_agent:*:*:*:*:*:windows_mobile:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:airwatch_agent:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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