How severe is CVE-2026-32323?

CVE-2026-32323 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-32323 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-32323?

CVE-2026-32323 affects Mullvad Mullvad Vpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32323?

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-2026-32323 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-32323 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30818.

When was CVE-2026-32323 published?

CVE-2026-32323 was published on 2026-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-32323

CVE-2026-32323 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mullvad Mullvad Vpn with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-30818
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Mullvad Mullvad Vpn
Published: 2026-05-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Mullvad VPN is a VPN client app for desktop and mobile. When using macOS with versions 2026.1 and below, Mullvad VPN may allow local privilege escalation during installation or upgrade. The installer package executes binaries from /Applications/Mullvad VPN.app without verifying if the bundle is attacker-controlled or that the path is the legitimate Mullvad application. A user in the admin group can pre-place a crafted application bundle at that location and may be able to achieve code execution as root. Since the issue only affected the installer, there is no immediate need for users to update if they are already running an older version. This issue has been fixed in version 2026.2-beta1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-32323?: Mullvad VPN is a VPN client app for desktop and mobile. When using macOS with versions 2026.1 and below, Mullvad VPN may allow local privilege escalation during installation or upgrade. The installer package executes binaries from /Applications/Mullvad VPN.app without verifying if the bundle is attacker-controlled or that the path is the legitimate Mullvad application. A user in the admin group can pre-place a crafted application bundle at that location and may be able to achieve code execution as root. Since the issue only affected the installer, there is no immediate need for users to update if they are already running an older version. This issue has been fixed in version 2026.2-beta1.
How severe is CVE-2026-32323?: CVE-2026-32323 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-32323 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-32323?: CVE-2026-32323 affects Mullvad Mullvad Vpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-32323?: 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-2026-32323 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-32323 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30818.
When was CVE-2026-32323 published?: CVE-2026-32323 was published on 2026-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mullvad:mullvad_vpn:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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