CVE-2018-6677 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) has a Directory Traversal vulnerability that affects versions prior to 7.8.1. This vulnerability allows authorized administrators to escalate privileges.

Understanding CVE-2018-6677

McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) - Directory Traversal vulnerability

What is CVE-2018-6677?

The vulnerability in the administrative user interface of McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) allows authenticated administrators to gain elevated privileges through unspecified methods.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6677

CVSS Base Score: 7.6 (High)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: High
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: Required
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Impact: High
Scope: Changed

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6677

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) allows authorized administrators to gain higher privileges through unknown methods.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: McAfee Web Gateway (MWG)
Affected Versions: Prior to 7.8.1
Unaffected Version: 7.8.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by authenticated administrator users to escalate their privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update McAfee Web Gateway to version 7.8.1 or above
Monitor administrator activities for unauthorized actions

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update access control policies
Conduct security training for administrators to recognize and report suspicious activities

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by McAfee to address the Directory Traversal vulnerability