Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a local macOS privilege escalation in Intego Log Reporter, a diagnostic utility bundled with Intego security products. A non-admin user on an affected Mac could potentially turn insecure temporary-file handling into root-level file writes. The issue matters most on shared endpoints, developer workstations, and Macs where attackers may already have a foothold.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for managed macOS fleets using Intego products. It is not a remote internet-facing flaw, but it can convert an existing local foothold into root control. Prioritize inventory, vendor remediation tracking, and containment on shared or sensitive Macs.
Technical view
A root-run diagnostic script writes under /tmp without secure directory handling, creating a CWE-367 TOCTOU race. The provided description says a local low-privileged user can win a symlink race and redirect writes to privileged locations, leading to root escalation. CVSS v4.0 is 8.5 high, with AV:L, AC:L, PR:L, UI:N.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to macOS systems with Intego Log Reporter present, likely through bundled Intego security products. The supplied affected-version data is incomplete, listing version "0" and default status unknown, so exact product and version scope should be verified against Intego guidance.
Exploitation context
The bundle includes a technical Quarkslab write-up tagged as exploit, but KEV is false and no provided source states active exploitation in the wild. Exploitation requires local low-privileged access to the Mac, then abuses a race condition in root-executed log collection behavior.
Researcher notes
Key uncertainty is affected-version scope and official fix status. The source bundle supports the root cause, CWE, CVSS, and local privilege escalation impact, but does not provide vendor patch details. Avoid assuming all Intego products are affected without confirming Log Reporter presence and vendor statements.
Mitigation direction
- Check Intego guidance for fixed versions or supported remediation.
- Update affected Intego products when a vendor fix is available.
- Restrict Log Reporter use to trusted administrative workflows.
- Remove or disable unnecessary diagnostic tooling where policy allows.
- Prioritize hardening on shared Macs and high-value workstations.
Validation and detection
- Inventory macOS endpoints for Intego products and Log Reporter presence.
- Confirm installed versions against Intego or advisory guidance.
- Review endpoint logs for suspicious privileged writes linked to /tmp activity.
- Validate local user access controls on exposed Macs.
- Track CVE and vendor advisories for version-scope updates.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-367: Exact CWE lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupPrivilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2026-26224 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.5 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.5HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://blog.quarkslab.com/intego_lpe_macos_1.htmlCVE reference, VulnCheck · technical-description, exploit
- https://www.intego.com/CVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- https://blog.quarkslab.com/resources/2026-02-10_intego_1/40945709530779-How-to-Use-the-Intego-Log-Reporter.pdfCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/intego-log-reporter-toctou-local-privilege-escalationCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition
Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.