CVE-2026-56178
Microsoft · Published July 14, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
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Description
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Mac Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Mac
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C