CVE-2026-2637
CVE-2026-2637 is a high-severity vulnerability in Iboysoft Ntfs For Mac with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-732.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-9287
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Iboysoft Ntfs For Mac
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
iBoysoft NTFS for Mac contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability in its privileged helper daemon ntfshelperd. The daemon exposes an NSConnection service that runs as root without implementing any authentication or authorization checks. This issue affects iBoysoft NTFS: 8.0.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-2637?
- iBoysoft NTFS for Mac contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability in its privileged helper daemon ntfshelperd. The daemon exposes an NSConnection service that runs as root without implementing any authentication or authorization checks. This issue affects iBoysoft NTFS: 8.0.0.
- How severe is CVE-2026-2637?
- CVE-2026-2637 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-2637 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-2637?
- CVE-2026-2637 affects Iboysoft Ntfs For Mac. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-2637?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-2637 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-2637 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9287.
- When was CVE-2026-2637 published?
- CVE-2026-2637 was published on 2026-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:iboysoft:ntfs_for_mac:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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