Vulnerability Description
Intego Personal Backup, a macOS backup utility that allows users to create scheduled backups and bootable system clones, contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. Backup task definitions are stored in a location writable by non-privileged users while being processed with elevated privileges. By crafting a malicious serialized task file, a local attacker can trigger arbitrary file writes to sensitive system locations, leading to privilege escalation to root.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.quarkslab.com/intego_lpe_macos_1.html
- https://integosupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/40945636077467-Personal-Back
- https://www.intego.com/
- https://www.intego.com/bootable-mac-backups
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/intego-personal-backup-task-file-privilege-
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-26225?
CVE-2026-26225 is a documented vulnerability. Intego Personal Backup, a macOS backup utility that allows users to create scheduled backups and bootable system clones, contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. Backup task definitions ar...
How severe is CVE-2026-26225?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-26225. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-26225?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.