Privilege escalation in Apple macOS
CVE-2026-45176
Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager Agent versions prior to 26.5 exhibit improper access control within high-privileged agent components. A local, low-privileged attacker could exploit this by manipulating an internal communication mechanism or file operation. Under specific circumstances, this could potentially allow the attacker to bypass permission restrictions and execute unauthorized local actions with elevated privileges. CyberArk Security Bulletin: CA26-19
Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation
EPSS: 0.001 (2.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@paloaltonetworks.com (vendor-advisory, Release Notes)
- psirt@paloaltonetworks.com (vendor-advisory, Release Notes)
- psirt@paloaltonetworks.com (vendor-advisory, Release Notes)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-45176?
- CVE-2026-45176 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-06-11.
- How severe is CVE-2026-45176?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.