EIP-2026-103377
PRE-CVEMacOS 320.whatis Script - Privilege Escalation
Title source: legacyExploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-103377. PoCs published by Csaba Fitzl.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a privilege escalation vulnerability in macOS (CVE-2019-8802) by manipulating the `whatis` script to execute arbitrary code via a malicious man page and LaunchDaemon. It provides options for quick execution or a persistent bind shell.
Description
MacOS 320.whatis Script - Privilege Escalation
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
by Csaba Fitzl · pythonlocalmacos
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48464
This exploit leverages a privilege escalation vulnerability in macOS (CVE-2019-8802) by manipulating the `whatis` script to execute arbitrary code via a malicious man page and LaunchDaemon. It provides options for quick execution or a persistent bind shell.
Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
macOS < 10.15.1
Auth required
Prerequisites:
Local access to the target system · Ability to execute commands with sudo privileges
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026
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Details
Status
pre_cve
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026