Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in CleanMyMac X by MacPaw
CVE-2019-5011

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Macpaw

Status
Cleanmymac X
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 March 2019

What is CVE-2019-5011?

An exploitable vulnerability in CleanMyMac X, version 4.20, arises from improper updating mechanisms that fail to eliminate deprecated components during upgrades. This flaw allows users with local access to the system to manipulate the file system with root privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over sensitive data. Attackers would need local access to exploit this vulnerability, making it critical for users to ensure they are using the most secure and updated versions of the software.

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Affected Version(s)

CleanMyMac X Clean My Mac X 4.20

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS...
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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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