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HIGH

CVE-2018-6757

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.1 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee True Key (TK) 5.1.230.7 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted malware.

Technical details

Published
2018-12-06
Exploit-DB
EDB-45961

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6757?

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee True Key (TK) 5.1.230.7 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted malware.

Is CVE-2018-6757 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-6757 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.1% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-6757?

CVE-2018-6757 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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