mullvad vpn-app up to 2026.1 on macOS /Applications/Mullvad uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in mullvad vpn-app up to 2026.1 on macOS. Affected is an unknown function of the file /Applications/Mullvad. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-32323. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in mullvad vpn-app up to 2026.1 on macOS. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file /Applications/Mullvad. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Mullvad VPN is a VPN client app for desktop and mobile. When using macOS with versions 2026.1 and below, Mullvad VPN may allow local privilege escalation during installation or upgrade. The installer package executes binaries from /Applications/Mullvad VPN.app without verifying if the bundle is attacker-controlled or that the path is the legitimate Mullvad application. A user in the admin group can pre-place a crafted application bundle at that location and may be able to achieve code execution as root. Since the issue only affected the installer, there is no immediate need for users to update if they are already running an older version. This issue has been fixed in version 2026.2-beta1.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-32323 since 03/11/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

Upgrading to version 2026.2-beta1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 032fdcb927c0b6d3e5e1aba4140d33adf22a6bfb is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CNNVD (CNNVD-202605-4265). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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CNA Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: vpn-app 2026.2-beta1
Patch: 032fdcb927c0b6d3e5e1aba4140d33adf22a6bfb

Timelineinfo

03/11/2026 CVE reserved
05/19/2026 +68 days Advisory disclosed
05/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/23/2026 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: GHSA-c2g6-w5fq-vw3m
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-32323 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-32323
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-364528
CNNVD: CNNVD-202605-4265 - Mullvad VPN desktop and mobile app 安全漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 05/19/2026 07:15
Updated: 05/23/2026 09:35
Changes: 05/19/2026 07:15 (69), 05/20/2026 19:05 (6), 05/23/2026 09:35 (11)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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