CVE-2026-6892 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

Improper handling of symbolic links in the installer of CUPS Printer Driver for macOS(*) may allow a local attacker with login privileges to exploit a specially crafted symbolic link during installation to modify permissions of directories for which they would not normally have authorization. *:Canon PIXUS iX6800 Series CUPS Printer Driver for macOS Version 16.91.0.0 or earlier (Japan) Canon PIXMA MG2500 Series and iX6800 Series CUPS Printer Driver for macOS Version 16.91.0.0 or earlier (US and Europe)

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-6892?

CVE-2026-6892 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Improper handling of symbolic links in the installer of CUPS Printer Driver for macOS(*) may allow a local attacker with login privileges to exploit a specially crafted symbolic link during installati...

How severe is CVE-2026-6892?

CVE-2026-6892 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-6892?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.