CVE-2026-54123: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Mac Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2026
·
Updated

Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Other sources

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Mac Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

1 affected componentFixes available
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Mac<101.26042.0020
101.26042.0020

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 101.26042.0020

Event History

Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:04 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-54123?

The severity of CVE-2026-54123 is rated as medium with a score of 5.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-54123?

To mitigate CVE-2026-54123, update Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Mac to the latest version.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-54123?

CVE-2026-54123 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-54123?

Users of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Mac are affected by CVE-2026-54123.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2026-54123?

An authorized attacker can exploit CVE-2026-54123 to disclose sensitive information locally.

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