Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in CleanMyMac X by MacPaw
CVE-2018-4037

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Macpaw

Status
Clean My Mac
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 January 2019

What is CVE-2018-4037?

The CleanMyMac X software has a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges through improper input validation. This exploitation enables the attacker to manipulate the file system with root permissions, posing a significant risk to system integrity and data security. Proper patching and updates are recommended to mitigate this vulnerability.

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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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