How severe is CVE-2018-4439?

CVE-2018-4439 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-4439 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-4439?

CVE-2018-4439 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4439?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-4439 published?

CVE-2018-4439 was published on 2019-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-4439

CVE-2018-4439 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2019-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12.1.1, Safari 12.0.2, iTunes 12.9.2 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.9.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-4439?: A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12.1.1, Safari 12.0.2, iTunes 12.9.2 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.9.
How severe is CVE-2018-4439?: CVE-2018-4439 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-4439 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-4439?: CVE-2018-4439 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4439?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-4439 published?: CVE-2018-4439 was published on 2019-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:icloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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