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CVE-2026-16477

Insecure Deserialization of .cleanshot Files in CleanShot X

CVSS score

8.4

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.8

Published

2 h ago

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Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach AI Explanation

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Insecure Deserialization Vulnerability in CleanShot X

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Source agreement

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Evidence confidence

%55

Short explanation

CVE-2026-16477 in CleanShot X for macOS arises from insecure deserialization of .cleanshot project files, allowing arbitrary code execution upon user interaction.

Why does it matter?

This vulnerability can lead to code execution under the current user context if a target user opens an untrusted .cleanshot file, compromising system integrity.

What should be done?

  • Avoid opening .cleanshot files from untrusted sources.
  • Follow vendor advisories and apply updates.
Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

CleanShot X, .cleanshot proje dosyalarındaki güvenilmeyen verileri güvensiz bir şekilde seri kaldırma işlemine tabi tutmaktadır.

S0 · daybreach-canonicalS1 · cvelist

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S0 · daybreach-canonicalS1 · cvelist
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CleanShot X for macOS insecurely deserializes untrusted data embedded in a .cleanshot project file (editable screenshot annotations). Exploitation requires an attacker to craft a malicious .cleanshot file, deliver it to the target, and have the target open it; the payload then executes automatically during parsing, resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Users who have never opened a .cleanshot file from an untrusted source are not affected by this vulnerability. This vulnerability was fixed in versions: 4.5.2, 4.6.3, 4.7.8 and 4.8.10

CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L

CWE: CWE-502

This explanation was compiled automatically from the source records. Scores, active exploitation, patch and exploit status come straight from the sources.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-16477 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1MTWCleanShot X View
Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
8.4CVSS V40HIGHCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/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:XNVD
8.4CVSS V4_0HIGHCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:LCVE CNA

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-16477 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-16477 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL InjectionCAPEC-126: Path TraversalCAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
PermissionsGerekmiyor
User—

Official Sources and Advisories

https://cert.pl/en/posts/2026/10/CVE-2026-16477vendor-advisoryhttps://cleanshot.com/vendor-advisory

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

8.4 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityLowPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.RequiredConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone required
User InteractionA
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)A
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE-502

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