CVE-2018-4033 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The CleanMyMac X software contains an exploitable privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper input validation. An attacker with local access could use this vulnerability to modify the file system as root.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Macpaw	Cleanmymac X	4.04

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0706Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0706Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-4033?

CVE-2018-4033 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The CleanMyMac X software contains an exploitable privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper input validation. An attacker with local access could use this vulnerability to modify the file sys...

How severe is CVE-2018-4033?

CVE-2018-4033 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-4033?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Macpaw Cleanmymac X.