HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-6892
MEDIUM

CVE-2026-6892

CWE-59Published: May 29, 2026· Updated: May 29, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.7th

Official 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)

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-6892 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 5.0.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (4)

→
https://canon.jp/support/support-info/260528-1vulnerability-response
→
https://psirt.canon/advisory-information/cp2026-004/
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https://www.canon-europe.com/support/product-security/
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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

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-6892
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-59
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
PublishedMay 29, 2026

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2026-6892 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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