CVE-2018-4237: apple iphone_os
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-4237 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in apple iphone_os. EPSS estimates a 13.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96.4% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 08-06-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.4 is affected. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. tvOS before 11.4 is affected. watchOS before 4.3.1 is affected. The issue involves the "libxpc" component. It allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted app that leverages a logic error.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
13.48%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
96%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Decrease -0.27 pp
From 13.75% on 22-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
Not in the ENISA CNW catalog.
Not in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
2 foundMac OS X - libxpc MITM Privilege Escalation (Metasploit)
Maturity: weaponized
Mac OS X libxpc MITM Privilege Escalation
exploit/osx/local/libxpc_mitm_ssudo
Maturity: weaponized
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
1 vendor · 4 products