Privilege escalation in Mullvad Mullvad_vpn
CVE-2026-32323
Mullvad VPN is a VPN client app for desktop and mobile. When using macOS with versions 2026.1 and below, Mullvad VPN may allow local privilege escalation during installation or upgrade. The installer package executes binaries from /Applica…
Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation
EPSS: 0.000 (0.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Mullvad Mullvad_vpn
- Mullvad Mullvadvpn-app — versions < 2026.2-beta1
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32323?
- CVE-2026-32323 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mullvad Mullvad_vpn, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2026-05-19.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32323?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.