Is CVE-2018-6968 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-6968 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-6968 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-6968 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-6968?

CVE-2018-6968 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2018-6968

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: June 11, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The VMware AirWatch Agent for Android prior to 8.2 and AirWatch Agent for Windows Mobile prior to 6.5.2 contain a remote code execution vulnerability in real time File Manager capabilities. This vulnerability may allow for unauthorized creation and execution of files in the Agent sandbox and other publicly accessible directories such as those on the SD card by a malicious administrator.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-6968 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 10.0.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.