CVE-2026-10610: Local privilege escalation in ESET security applications for macOS
Published Jul 24, 2026
·Updated
Local privilege escalation potentially allowed an attacker to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user.
Affected Software
1 affected component
ESET ESET security applications for macOS
Event History
Jul 24, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:14 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-10610?
CVE-2026-10610 has a high severity rating of 8.5 on the CVSS scale.
2
What is the risk level associated with CVE-2026-10610?
CVE-2026-10610 has a risk level of 73, indicating significant potential for exploitation.
3
How do I fix CVE-2026-10610?
To mitigate CVE-2026-10610, it is recommended to update your ESET security applications for macOS to the latest version.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-10610?
CVE-2026-10610 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
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What could be the impact of exploiting CVE-2026-10610?
Exploiting CVE-2026-10610 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of a privileged user.