CVE-2026-65380: An app may be able to access protected user data in Apple macOS
A vulnerability in Apple macOS related to snapshot handling allowed an app to potentially access protected user data. The issue was addressed by improving permissions logic and fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. Versions prior to 27 are affected.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-65380 describes a vulnerability in macOS where improper handling of snapshots could allow an application to access protected user data. This security flaw was resolved by enhancing the permissions logic governing snapshot access. The fix is included in macOS Golden Gate 27, making all earlier versions vulnerable.
Potential Impact
An attacker with an app could potentially bypass protections and access sensitive user data due to flawed snapshot permission handling. This could lead to unauthorized data exposure on affected macOS versions prior to 27.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to macOS Golden Gate 27 or later, where the issue has been fixed by improved permissions logic. No other mitigation or temporary fix is indicated.
CVE-2026-65380: An app may be able to access protected user data in Apple macOS
Description
A vulnerability in Apple macOS related to snapshot handling allowed an app to potentially access protected user data. The issue was addressed by improving permissions logic and fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. Versions prior to 27 are affected.
Affected software
Apple
macOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-65380 describes a vulnerability in macOS where improper handling of snapshots could allow an application to access protected user data. This security flaw was resolved by enhancing the permissions logic governing snapshot access. The fix is included in macOS Golden Gate 27, making all earlier versions vulnerable.
Potential Impact
An attacker with an app could potentially bypass protections and access sensitive user data due to flawed snapshot permission handling. This could lead to unauthorized data exposure on affected macOS versions prior to 27.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to macOS Golden Gate 27 or later, where the issue has been fixed by improved permissions logic. No other mitigation or temporary fix is indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T00:46:31.442Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860fd55bf5e2cf59d2578
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:53 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:27:29 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 01:46:58 UTC
Views: 3
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