CVE-2018-6960

Name: CVE-2018-6960
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-20T13:29:00.323+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6960 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Horizon DaaS (7.x before 8.0.0) contains a broken authentication vulnerability that may allow an attacker to bypass two-factor authentication. Note: In order to exploit this issue, an attacker must have a legitimate account on Horizon DaaS.. EPSS estimates a 2.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Horizon DaaS (7.x before 8.0.0) contains a broken authentication vulnerability that may allow an attacker to bypass two-factor authentication. Note: In order to exploit this issue, an attacker must have a legitimate account on Horizon DaaS.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.57%

83.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Horizon Daas	>= 7.0.0, < 8.0.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103938Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040731Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0010.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103938Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040731Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0010.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6960?

How severe is CVE-2018-6960?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6960 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6960?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST