CVE-2026-96293
Endpoint Security Cleartext Storage of FileVault Recovery Key in Log File
Description
A cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability in WatchGuard Endpoint Security's Full Disk Encryption feature for macOS allows a local, unprivileged user or process to obtain a managed computer's FileVault Personal Recovery Key by reading a persistently written diagnostic log file left readable by all local users.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 22, 2026, 9:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 22, 2026, 9:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3 |
Solution
- Ensure log files are not world-readable.
- Remove or encrypt sensitive data from logs.
- Implement stricter access controls for log files.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-96293.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-96293 |
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New CVE Received by 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3
Oct. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability in WatchGuard Endpoint Security's Full Disk Encryption feature for macOS allows a local, unprivileged user or process to obtain a managed computer's FileVault Personal Recovery Key by reading a persistently written diagnostic log file left readable by all local users. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-532 Added CWE CWE-312 Added CWE CWE-732 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/96xxx/CVE-2026-96293.json">CVE-2026-96293</a> Added Reference https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-96293