CWE Code: 20
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 6.6
CWE Name:  Improper Input Validation
Summary: 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.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): NONE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2019-03-21
Last Modified Date: 2019-03-22