CVE-2026-84514

macOS File System Modification Vulnerability from Missing Entitlement Checks

Published Sep 14, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

Remediation

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Title macOS File System Modification Vulnerability from Missing Entitlement Checks
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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Weaknesses CWE-862
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/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 macOS Vulnerability Allows Unprivileged App to Modify Protected File System
Weaknesses CWE-284
CWE-732
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Title macOS Vulnerability Allows Unprivileged App to Modify Protected File System
Weaknesses CWE-284
CWE-732
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First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos
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Description This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Oct 26, 2026, 8:43 PM
Reserved
Sep 1, 2026, 9:13 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Sep 14, 2026, 9:17 PM
Modified
Sep 18, 2026, 4:39 PM