CVE-2018-4279
CVE-2018-4279 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Apple Safari
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue affected versions prior to Safari 11.1.2.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-4279?
- An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue affected versions prior to Safari 11.1.2.
- How severe is CVE-2018-4279?
- CVE-2018-4279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-4279 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-4279?
- CVE-2018-4279 affects Apple Safari. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-4279?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-4279 published?
- CVE-2018-4279 was published on 2019-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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