---
id: "CVE-2026-119251"
kind: "vulnerability"
aliases: ["CVE-2026-119251"]
title: "WiFiman Desktop for macOS: improper access control allows local privilege escalation"
severity: "medium"
cvss: 6.7
epss: null
exploited: false
status: "open"
category: "other"
products: []
ecosystems: []
tags: ["macos", "other", "wifiman"]
not_affected_if: ["no-wifiman-desktop", "windows-or-linux-only"]
published_at: "2026-10-29T19:17:21+00:00"
first_seen_at: "2026-10-29T19:26:48+00:00"
updated_at: "2026-10-29T19:27:28+00:00"
sources: [{"source": "nvd", "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-119251", "first_seen_at": "2026-10-29T19:26:48+00:00"}]
---

# WiFiman Desktop for macOS: improper access control allows local privilege escalation

WiFiman Desktop for macOS has an improper access control flaw. A person with local access and high privileges can use it to escalate privileges on the host.

_Summary, check and fix written by a model from the sources; labelled as such._

## How to check

- Check the installed WiFiman Desktop version on the Mac (Applications folder or About dialog).

## Timeline

- 2026-10-29T19:26:48+00:00 nvd https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-119251

## From the sources

A malicious actor with local access and high privileges could exploit an Improper Access Control vulnerability found in WiFiman Desktop for macOS to escalate privileges on the host device.

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