CVE-2026-65356: An app may be able to access sensitive user data in Apple macOS
Description
A vulnerability in Apple macOS allows an app to potentially access sensitive user data due to insufficient access controls. This issue has been addressed with improved access controls and fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.
Affected software
Apple
macOS
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-65356 is an access control vulnerability in Apple macOS where an application may be able to access sensitive user data improperly. Apple resolved this issue by enhancing access controls in the specified macOS versions. The vulnerability affects versions prior to macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.
Potential Impact
An application could gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data, potentially compromising user privacy and security. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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 access controls that address the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T00:46:06.181Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad6c1972cdf04f656e4956b
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 01:19:19 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 02:04:32 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 02:08:25 UTC
Views: 2
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