CVE-2026-84541: An application may be able to access restricted files in Apple macOS
CVE-2026-84541 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS where an application may be able to access restricted files due to insufficient input validation. This issue has been addressed with improved input validation and fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an input validation flaw in Apple macOS that could allow an application to access files that should be restricted. The flaw was mitigated by enhancing input validation mechanisms. The issue is resolved in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7, indicating that versions prior to these releases are affected.
Potential Impact
An application exploiting this vulnerability may gain unauthorized access to restricted files on affected macOS versions. This could lead to potential exposure of sensitive data depending on the files accessed. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild.
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 input validation that addresses the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
CVE-2026-84541: An application may be able to access restricted files in Apple macOS
Description
CVE-2026-84541 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS where an application may be able to access restricted files due to insufficient input validation. This issue has been addressed with improved input validation and fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.
Affected software
Apple
macOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an input validation flaw in Apple macOS that could allow an application to access files that should be restricted. The flaw was mitigated by enhancing input validation mechanisms. The issue is resolved in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7, indicating that versions prior to these releases are affected.
Potential Impact
An application exploiting this vulnerability may gain unauthorized access to restricted files on affected macOS versions. This could lead to potential exposure of sensitive data depending on the files accessed. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild.
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 input validation that addresses the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T21:13:17.751Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8610855bf5e2cf59d298e
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:04 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:32:01 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:01:23 UTC
Views: 3
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