Improper input validation in Macpaw Cleanmymac X
CVE-2018-4032
An exploitable privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the way the CleanMyMac X software improperly validates inputs. An attacker with local access could use this vulnerability to modify the file system as root. An attacker would need local access to the machine for a successful exploit.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.003 (22.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Macpaw Cleanmymac_x — versions 4.04
- N/a Clean My Mac — versions Clean My Mac X 4.04
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- talos-cna@cisco.com (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-4032?
- CVE-2018-4032 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Macpaw Cleanmymac X, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2019-01-10.
- How severe is CVE-2018-4032?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.