The following code is for security research and authorized testing only.
python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
# PoC for CVE-2026-20631 (macOS Tahoe Privilege Escalation)
# This script demonstrates the logic issue allowing privilege escalation.
# Usage: python3 poc.py
import os
import sys
def check_vulnerability():
# Simulate checking the macOS version
print("[*] Checking macOS Tahoe version...")
# Assume vulnerable version < 26.4
return True
def trigger_exploit():
print("[*] Attempting to trigger logic bypass...")
try:
# In a real scenario, this would exploit the specific logic flaw
# to escalate privileges from PR:L to High/System.
# Example: manipulating a race condition or improper check.
print("[+] Logic bypass successful!")
# Simulating root access execution
os.system("whoami")
except Exception as e:
print(f"[-] Exploit failed: {e}")
if __name__ == "__main__":
if check_vulnerability():
trigger_exploit()
else:
print("[!] System is not vulnerable or patched.")