CVE-2026-84559

Permission Validation Flaw Enables Unauthorized File Access in macOS

Published Sep 14, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. A malicious application may be able to access restricted files.

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Title Permission Validation Flaw Enables Unauthorized File Access in macOS
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Metrics ssvc

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

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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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

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Title Malicious Application Gains Unauthorized File Access Due to Permissions Validation Flaw
Weaknesses CWE-284
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Title Malicious Application Gains Unauthorized File Access Due to Permissions Validation Flaw
Weaknesses CWE-284
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First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos
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Description A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. A malicious application may be able to access restricted files.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Oct 26, 2026, 8:44 PM
Reserved
Sep 1, 2026, 9:13 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Sep 14, 2026, 9:17 PM
Modified
Sep 17, 2026, 2:25 PM