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CVE-2026-56178: 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.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityMEDIUMCVSS 3.1 5.5
EPSS0.23%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixAvailable
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Mac 101.0 | 101.26042.0020 or later |
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What it is
Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 11 Oct 2026.