CVE-2018-4037 — 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 can 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-2018-0710Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0710Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-4037?

CVE-2018-4037 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 can use this vulnerability to modify the file syste...

How severe is CVE-2018-4037?

CVE-2018-4037 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-2018-4037?

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