CVE-2018-4036

Name: CVE-2018-4036
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-10T15:29:00.44+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-4036 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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 running kernel extensions on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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 running kernel extensions on the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Macpaw	Cleanmymac X	4.04

References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0709Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0709Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4036?

How severe is CVE-2018-4036?

CVE-2018-4036 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4036?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST