CVE-2026-65374: Connecting to a malicious WebDAV server may result in code execution in Apple macOS
A memory corruption vulnerability in Apple macOS related to WebDAV connections could allow code execution when connecting to a malicious WebDAV server. This issue has been fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation leading to memory corruption.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-65374 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Apple macOS that occurs when connecting to a malicious WebDAV server. The flaw is due to inadequate validation, which an attacker could exploit to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. Apple addressed this issue by improving validation checks. The vulnerability affects macOS versions prior to Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, and Tahoe 26.7, with patches included in these releases.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker controlling a malicious WebDAV server to execute arbitrary code on the target macOS system. This could lead to full compromise of the affected device.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-65374: Connecting to a malicious WebDAV server may result in code execution in Apple macOS
Description
A memory corruption vulnerability in Apple macOS related to WebDAV connections could allow code execution when connecting to a malicious WebDAV server. This issue has been fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation leading to memory corruption.
Affected software
Apple
macOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-65374 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Apple macOS that occurs when connecting to a malicious WebDAV server. The flaw is due to inadequate validation, which an attacker could exploit to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. Apple addressed this issue by improving validation checks. The vulnerability affects macOS versions prior to Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, and Tahoe 26.7, with patches included in these releases.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker controlling a malicious WebDAV server to execute arbitrary code on the target macOS system. This could lead to full compromise of the affected device.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T00:46:16.023Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860fb55bf5e2cf59d24a1
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:51 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:27:09 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 06:01:23 UTC
Views: 5
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