CVE-2026-11626: Local Privilege Escalation in Symantec Endpoint Protection macOS CleanWipe Removal Tool
CleanWipe Removal Tool (macOS), prior to 16.0.0.65, may be susceptible to an Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability, which is a type of issue whereby an attacker with limited privilege access on an affected system can escalate their privileges to gain administrative control.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
CleanWipe Removal Tool (macOS)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 16.0.0.65
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-11626?
The severity of CVE-2026-11626 is categorized as medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How do I fix CVE-2026-11626?
To fix CVE-2026-11626, upgrade the Symantec Endpoint Protection macOS CleanWipe Removal Tool to version 16.0.0.65 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-11626?
CVE-2026-11626 is a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-11626?
Users of the Symantec Endpoint Protection macOS CleanWipe Removal Tool prior to version 16.0.0.65 are affected by CVE-2026-11626.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2026-11626?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2026-11626 can escalate their privileges to gain administrative control on the affected system.