Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in CleanMyMac X by MacPaw
CVE-2018-4033

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Macpaw

Status
Clean My Mac
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 January 2019

What is CVE-2018-4033?

The CleanMyMac X software is susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability stemming from improper input validation. An attacker who gains local access could exploit this flaw to manipulate the file system with root privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over sensitive system files. This vulnerability highlights the importance of robust input validation to prevent exploitation.

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Affected Version(s)

Clean My Mac Clean My Mac X 4.04

References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/T...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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