CVE-2026-86932

macOS Authorization Flaw Allows Unauthorized Access to Sensitive User Data

Published Oct 20, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Title macOS Authorization Flaw Allows Unauthorized Access to Sensitive User Data
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Title Authorization Bypass Allowing Apps to Access Sensitive User Data in macOS
Weaknesses CWE-284
CWE-285
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Title Authorization Bypass Allowing Apps to Access Sensitive User Data in macOS
Weaknesses CWE-284
CWE-285
CWE-862
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'}

ssvc

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

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First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos
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Description An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Oct 26, 2026, 8:41 PM
Reserved
Sep 8, 2026, 4:43 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Oct 20, 2026, 1:17 AM
Modified
Oct 29, 2026, 6:33 PM