CVE-2026-65369

Logic Flaw in macOS Gatekeeper Allows Bypass of Application Authorization Checks

Published Sep 14, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. A malicious application may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

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Title Logic Flaw in macOS Gatekeeper Allows Bypass of Application Authorization Checks
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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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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:N/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

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

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Title Gatekeeper Bypass via Logic Issue
Weaknesses CWE-284
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Title Gatekeeper Bypass via Logic Issue
Weaknesses CWE-284
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First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos
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Description A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. A malicious application may bypass Gatekeeper checks.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Oct 26, 2026, 8:34 PM
Reserved
Jul 22, 2026, 12:46 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Sep 14, 2026, 9:17 PM
Modified
Sep 17, 2026, 3:59 PM