CVE-2018-6756
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.0 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Authentication Abuse vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee True Key (TK) 5.1.230.7 and earlier allows local users to execute unauthorized commands via specially crafted malware.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-12-06
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-45961
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-6756?
Authentication Abuse vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee True Key (TK) 5.1.230.7 and earlier allows local users to execute unauthorized commands via specially crafted malware.
Is CVE-2018-6756 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-6756 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-6756?
CVE-2018-6756 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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