CVE-2026-24071CWE-367

XPC Client Validation via PID leading to Local Privilege Escalation in Native Instruments Native Access

High · published February 2, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
4.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ The XPC service in Native Access is playing a dangerous game with PID reuse, allowing attackers to exploit a serious code signature verification flaw! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel security desk that verifies guests by their room number, but one crafty guest can easily re-enter their old room number at check-in, bypassing security. Anyone could stroll in and pretend to be another guest! If exploited, attackers could gain unauthorized access to system functions, potentially leading to the execution of malicious code or compromising sensitive information. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it undermines the integrity of the code signature verification process, opening the door for all sorts of mischief!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel security desk that verifies guests by their room number, but one crafty guest can easily re-enter their old room number at check-in, bypassing security. Anyone could stroll in and pretend to be another guest! The XPC service in Native Access incorrectly relies on the PID of the connecting client to verify code signatures. This weakness allows PID reuse attacks to bypass security checks, putting the system at risk.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could gain unauthorized access to system functions, potentially leading to the execution of malicious code or compromising sensitive information. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it undermines the integrity of the code signature verification process, opening the door for all sorts of mischief! To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that Native Access is updated to the latest version where the flaw is patched. Additionally, audit your system for any potential PID reuse risks and consider implementing more robust authentication measures. This is fixable! Stay proactive and follow these steps to bolster your security. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00158 · 4.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-367 · Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition
Published
2026-02-02T13:23Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 FEB 13:23Z
    XPC Client Validation via PID leading to Local Privilege Escalation in Native Instruments Native Access
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