CVE-2026-64712: An app may be able to gain root privileges in Apple macOS
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-64712 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in Apple macOS where an application may gain root privileges due to insufficient checks. Apple fixed this issue by improving the relevant security checks in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. The vulnerability affects versions earlier than these fixed releases.
Potential Impact
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could gain root privileges on the affected macOS system, potentially allowing full control over the system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by upgrading to macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.7 or later. These versions include improved checks that address the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-64712: An app may be able to gain root privileges in Apple macOS
Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Apple
macOS
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-64712 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in Apple macOS where an application may gain root privileges due to insufficient checks. Apple fixed this issue by improving the relevant security checks in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. The vulnerability affects versions earlier than these fixed releases.
Potential Impact
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could gain root privileges on the affected macOS system, potentially allowing full control over the system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by upgrading to macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.7 or later. These versions include improved checks that address the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T18:09:35.084Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860f555bf5e2cf59d23b7
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:45 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:25:04 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 04:02:03 UTC
Views: 5
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