CVE-2026-84584

Symlink Handling Failure Enables Sandbox Breakout on macOS

Published Sep 14, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.4 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

Remediation

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Title Symlink Handling Failure Enables Sandbox Breakout on macOS
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Metrics ssvc

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

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Weaknesses CWE-59
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Metrics cvssV3_1

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

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Title Symlink Handling Improves Allowing Sandbox Breakout in macOS
Weaknesses CWE-22
CWE-363
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Title Symlink Handling Improves Allowing Sandbox Breakout in macOS
Weaknesses CWE-22
CWE-363
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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 improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Oct 26, 2026, 8:38 PM
Reserved
Sep 1, 2026, 9:13 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 14, 2026, 9:17 PM
Modified
Sep 17, 2026, 6:17 PM