CVE-2018-6976

Name: CVE-2018-6976
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-11T14:29:02.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6976 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The VMware Content Locker for iOS prior to 4.14 contains a data protection vulnerability in the SQLite database. This vulnerability relates to unencrypted filenames and associated metadata in SQLite database for the Content Locker.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The VMware Content Locker for iOS prior to 4.14 contains a data protection vulnerability in the SQLite database. This vulnerability relates to unencrypted filenames and associated metadata in SQLite database for the Content Locker.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.21%

64.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-311

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Workspace One	< 4.14

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105367Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041604Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0023.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105367Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041604Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0023.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6976?

How severe is CVE-2018-6976?

CVE-2018-6976 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6976?

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