CVE-2018-4196
It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or obtain sensitive information via a crafted app.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.43%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Accessibility Framework" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or obtain sensitive information via a crafted app.
- CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 1.43% probability · 73th percentile
- Public exploits
- None in Exploit-DB
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-200
- Affected
- apple/mac os x
- Source
- product-security@apple.com
EPSS moved from 2.6% on 21 September 2026 to 1.4% on 27 October 2026.
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208849Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208849Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA, exploits from Exploit-DB. Refreshed daily. Download this record as JSON.