CVE-2018-6978

Name: CVE-2018-6978
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-18T20:29:00.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6978 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. vRealize Operations (7.x before 7.0.0.11287810, 6.7.x before 6.7.0.11286837 and 6.6.x before 6.6.1.11286876) contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper permissions of support scripts. Admin user of the vROps application with shell access may exploit this issue to elevate the privileges to root on a vROps machine. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

vRealize Operations (7.x before 7.0.0.11287810, 6.7.x before 6.7.0.11286837 and 6.6.x before 6.6.1.11286876) contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper permissions of support scripts. Admin user of the vROps application with shell access may exploit this issue to elevate the privileges to root on a vROps machine. Note: the admin user (non-sudoer) should not be confused with root of the vROps machine.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vrealize Operations	>= 6.6.0, < 6.6.1.11286876
Vmware	Vrealize Operations	>= 6.7.0, < 6.7.0.11286837
Vmware	Vrealize Operations	>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.0.11287810

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106242Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0031.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106242Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0031.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6978?

How severe is CVE-2018-6978?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6978 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6978?

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