CVE-2026-84525: An app may be able to access user-sensitive data in Apple macOS
A vulnerability in Apple macOS could allow an app to access user-sensitive data due to a logging issue. This issue was addressed by improving data redaction in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. The vulnerability affects versions prior to these fixed releases.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-84525 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS where a logging issue could allow an application to access user-sensitive data. The problem was mitigated by enhancing data redaction mechanisms in the logging process. The fix is implemented in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7, making earlier versions vulnerable.
Potential Impact
An application running on affected macOS versions may be able to access sensitive user data due to insufficient data redaction in logging. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
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 data redaction that addresses the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-84525: An app may be able to access user-sensitive data in Apple macOS
Description
A vulnerability in Apple macOS could allow an app to access user-sensitive data due to a logging issue. This issue was addressed by improving data redaction in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. The vulnerability affects versions prior to these fixed releases.
Affected software
Apple
macOS
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-84525 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS where a logging issue could allow an application to access user-sensitive data. The problem was mitigated by enhancing data redaction mechanisms in the logging process. The fix is implemented in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7, making earlier versions vulnerable.
Potential Impact
An application running on affected macOS versions may be able to access sensitive user data due to insufficient data redaction in logging. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
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 data redaction that addresses the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T21:13:17.749Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8610655bf5e2cf59d297a
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:02 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:31:03 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:09:58 UTC
Views: 5
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