CVE-2026-11970: CWE-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Forcepoint F1E mac
This vulnerability allows a normal (non-admin) user to disable the Forcepoint One Endpoint SafariExtension and bypass DLP protection in F1E Mac OS before v26.04.5758.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Forcepoint One Endpoint (F1E) for Mac OS prior to v26.04.5758 involves an improper check for unusual or exceptional conditions (CWE-754). It enables a normal (non-admin) user to disable the SafariExtension component of the product, which is responsible for enforcing DLP protections. This bypass compromises the intended data loss prevention controls. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.8 (medium), reflecting local attack vector, low complexity, and limited privileges required. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
A non-administrative user can disable the SafariExtension of Forcepoint One Endpoint on Mac OS, effectively bypassing DLP protections. This could lead to unauthorized data exfiltration or leakage that the DLP system is designed to prevent. The impact is limited by the requirement for local access and low privileges but does reduce the effectiveness of endpoint data protection controls.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local user permissions where possible and monitor for unusual activity related to the SafariExtension. Avoid relying solely on this DLP component for critical data protection.
CVE-2026-11970: CWE-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Forcepoint F1E mac
Description
This vulnerability allows a normal (non-admin) user to disable the Forcepoint One Endpoint SafariExtension and bypass DLP protection in F1E Mac OS before v26.04.5758.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
Forcepoint
F1E mac
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Forcepoint One Endpoint (F1E) for Mac OS prior to v26.04.5758 involves an improper check for unusual or exceptional conditions (CWE-754). It enables a normal (non-admin) user to disable the SafariExtension component of the product, which is responsible for enforcing DLP protections. This bypass compromises the intended data loss prevention controls. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.8 (medium), reflecting local attack vector, low complexity, and limited privileges required. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
A non-administrative user can disable the SafariExtension of Forcepoint One Endpoint on Mac OS, effectively bypassing DLP protections. This could lead to unauthorized data exfiltration or leakage that the DLP system is designed to prevent. The impact is limited by the requirement for local access and low privileges but does reduce the effectiveness of endpoint data protection controls.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local user permissions where possible and monitor for unusual activity related to the SafariExtension. Avoid relying solely on this DLP component for critical data protection.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- forcepoint
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-11T11:18:47.142Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7d9be0bf8831d5390b4a7d
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 10:26:40 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 10:46:52 UTC
Last updated: 09/26/2026, 06:12:04 UTC
Views: 69
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