CVE-2026-6892
CVE-2026-6892 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-59.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
- CVSS v4: 5.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-33231
- Weakness: CWE-59
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper handling of symbolic links in the installer of CUPS Printer Driver for macOS(*) may allow a local attacker with login privileges to exploit a specially crafted symbolic link during installation to modify permissions of directories for which they would not normally have authorization. *:Canon PIXUS iX6800 Series CUPS Printer Driver for macOS Version 16.91.0.0 or earlier (Japan) Canon PIXMA MG2500 Series and iX6800 Series CUPS Printer Driver for macOS Version 16.91.0.0 or earlier (US and Europe)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-6892?
- Improper handling of symbolic links in the installer of CUPS Printer Driver for macOS(*) may allow a local attacker with login privileges to exploit a specially crafted symbolic link during installation to modify permissions of directories for which they would not normally have authorization. *:Canon PIXUS iX6800 Series CUPS Printer Driver for macOS Version 16.91.0.0 or earlier (Japan) Canon PIXMA MG2500 Series and iX6800 Series CUPS Printer Driver for macOS Version 16.91.0.0 or earlier (US and Europe)
- How severe is CVE-2026-6892?
- CVE-2026-6892 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-6892 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-6892?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-6892 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-6892 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-33231.
- When was CVE-2026-6892 published?
- CVE-2026-6892 was published on 2026-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://canon.jp/support/support-info/260528-1vulnerability-response
- https://psirt.canon/advisory-information/cp2026-004/
- https://www.canon-europe.com/support/product-security/
- https://www.usa.canon.com/support/canon-product-advisories/CPA2026-004-Vulnerability-Remediation-for-My-Image-Garden-for-macOS-and-CUPS-Printer-Driver-for-macOS
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