CVE-2026-11970: CWE-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Forcepoint F1E mac
CVE-2026-11970 is a medium severity vulnerability in Forcepoint One Endpoint (F1E) for Mac OS before version 26.04.5758. It allows a non-admin user to disable the Forcepoint One Endpoint SafariExtension, thereby bypassing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) protections. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-754, indicating an improper check for unusual or exceptional conditions. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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
CVE-2026-11970 is a medium severity vulnerability in Forcepoint One Endpoint (F1E) for Mac OS before version 26.04.5758. It allows a non-admin user to disable the Forcepoint One Endpoint SafariExtension, thereby bypassing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) protections. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-754, indicating an improper check for unusual or exceptional conditions. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
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
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7d9be0bf8831d5390b4a7d
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 10:26:40 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 10:46:52 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 10:46:52 UTC
Views: 5
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