CVE-2026-34218 Details
Description
ClearanceKit intercepts file-system access events on macOS and enforces per-process access policies. Prior to version 4.2.14, two related startup defects created a window during which only the single compile-time baseline rule was enforced by opfilter. All managed (MDM-delivered) and user-defined file-access rules were not applied until the user interacted with policies through the GUI, triggering a policy mutation over XPC. This issue has been patched in version 4.2.14.
A vulnerability in ClearanceKit prior to version 4.2.14 allows for improper enforcement of file access policies on macOS. During startup, only a single baseline rule is applied, leaving managed and user-defined rules unenforced until the user interacts with the GUI. This creates a window where file access paths protected by these rules are vulnerable to unrestricted access by any process. Additionally, jail rules are not applied during this period, allowing processes that should be confined to operate freely.
Users can update to ClearanceKit version 4.2.14 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 2, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| craigjbass clearancekit | < 4.2.14 |
CPE
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 2, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 31, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |