CVE-2026-84542

Published Oct 26, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to read files outside of its sandbox.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Sandbox File Access Vulnerability Allows Apps to Read External Files
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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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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 Sandbox File Access Vulnerability Allows Apps to Read External Files
First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Weaknesses CWE-284
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos
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Description An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to read files outside of its sandbox.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Nov 4, 2026, 2:51 PM
Reserved
Sep 1, 2026, 9:13 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Oct 26, 2026, 9:20 PM
Modified
Nov 4, 2026, 5:35 PM