CVE-2019-5011

Description

An exploitable privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the helper service CleanMyMac X, version 4.20, due to improper updating. The application failed to remove the vulnerable components upon upgrading to the latest version, leaving the user open to attack. A user with local access can use this vulnerability to modify the file system as root. An attacker would need local access to the machine for a successful exploit.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: n/a CleanMyMac X
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0759 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5011?
CVE-2019-5011 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-5011?
To fix CVE-2019-5011, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-5011 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-5011 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-5011?
CVE-2019-5011 affects n/a CleanMyMac X.
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