CVE-2018-4131 json
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products.
published 2018-04-03 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2018-15917
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.1%
- EPSS 1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 66%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.3 is affected. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. The issue involves the "WindowServer" component. It allows attackers to bypass the Secure Input Mode protection mechanism, and log keystrokes of arbitrary apps, via a crafted app that scans key states.
Patch / fix
- apple iphone_os 11.3
- apple mac_os_x 10.13.4
Exploit prediction
1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 66% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
References
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support.apple.com
/HT208692
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT208693
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1040604
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/103581
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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twitter.com
/boastr_net/status/979624397664333824
third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1040608
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-4131
- NVD CVE-2018-4131
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