CVE-2026-7483: Local privilege escalation in ESET security applications for macOS
Published Jul 24, 2026
·Updated
Local privilege escalation potentially allowed an attacker to write an arbitrary file with fully controlled content as a privileged user.
Affected Software
1 affected component
ESET ESET security applications for macOS
Event History
Jul 24, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:40 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-7483?
CVE-2026-7483 is rated as high severity with a CVSS score of 8.5.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-7483?
To fix CVE-2026-7483, ensure that you update your ESET security applications for macOS to the latest version provided by ESET.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-7483?
CVE-2026-7483 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows an attacker to write arbitrary files as a privileged user.
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Who is affected by CVE-2026-7483?
CVE-2026-7483 affects users of ESET security applications for macOS.
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What is the potential impact of CVE-2026-7483?
The potential impact of CVE-2026-7483 is that attackers could exploit it to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files and perform actions as a privileged user.