CVE-2018-6690

Name: CVE-2018-6690
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-18T22:29:00.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6690 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Accessing, modifying, or executing executable files vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Application and Change Control (MACC) 8.0.0 Hotfix 4 and earlier allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via file transfer from external system.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Accessing, modifying, or executing executable files vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Application and Change Control (MACC) 8.0.0 Hotfix 4 and earlier allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via file transfer from external system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-346

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcafee	Application Change Control	<= 7.0.2
Mcafee	Application Change Control	8.0.0

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6690?

How severe is CVE-2018-6690?

CVE-2018-6690 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6690?

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Source: NVD / NIST