CVE-2026-65327

Local Privilege Escalation via Logic Flaw in macOS Privilege Checks

Published Oct 26, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.4 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

Remediation

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History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Title Local Privilege Escalation via Logic Flaw in macOS Privilege Checks
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Title Privilege Escalation via Logic Flaw Allowing Local Attackers
Weaknesses CWE-284
CWE-285
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Title Privilege Escalation via Logic Flaw Allowing Local Attackers
First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Weaknesses CWE-284
CWE-285
CWE-693
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

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

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Description A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Oct 27, 2026, 3:56 AM
Reserved
Jul 22, 2026, 12:45 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Oct 26, 2026, 9:18 PM
Modified
Oct 28, 2026, 3:34 PM