How serious is CVE-2026-2637?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.5 out of 10, classified as HIGH severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2026-2637?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2026-2637 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-2637?

Check the official CVE details for a complete list of affected products and versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2637?

To remediate CVE-2026-2637, check for security patches from the vendor. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2026-2637

High

|8.5

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows an attacker to gain root access on a Mac by exploiting a flaw in the iBoysoft NTFS software's helper service, which doesn’t require any authentication. To take advantage of this, the attacker must have local access to the machine running the affected version of the software.

Technical Description

iBoysoft NTFS for Mac contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability in its privileged helper daemon ntfshelperd. The daemon exposes an NSConnection service that runs as root without implementing any authentication or authorization checks. This issue affects iBoysoft NTFS: 8.0.0.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorLocal

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredLow

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality ImpactHigh

Integrity ImpactHigh

Availability ImpactHigh

ScopeChanged

Vector String

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/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$4,158($1K-$5K)

Vendor Response

Grade APatched in 0 days

Quick Information

Published

Mar 3, 2026

about 1 month ago

Last Modified

Mar 3, 2026

about 1 month ago