CVE-2026-112523

Apple macOS symlink flaw allowing unauthorized file access

Published Oct 26, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

Remediation

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History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Title Apple macOS symlink flaw allowing unauthorized file access
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Title Symlink Handling Flaw Enables App to Access User‑Sensitive Data on macOS
Weaknesses CWE-22
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Weaknesses CWE-693
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title Symlink Handling Flaw Enables App to Access User‑Sensitive Data on macOS
First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Weaknesses CWE-22
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos
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Description This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Nov 4, 2026, 3:27 PM
Reserved
Oct 19, 2026, 5:05 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Oct 26, 2026, 9:17 PM
Modified
Nov 9, 2026, 7:45 PM