CVE-2026-84568: An attacker with control of a network directory server may be able to execute arbitrary code with root privileges in Apple macOS
A path traversal issue was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An attacker with control of a network directory server may be able to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a path traversal flaw in macOS that could be exploited by an attacker with control over a network directory server to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. The flaw is addressed by enhanced path validation. The vulnerability affects versions prior to macOS Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, and Tahoe 26.7, which include the fix.
Potential Impact
An attacker who controls a network directory server could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the affected macOS system, potentially leading to full system compromise.
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 path validation that addresses the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-84568: An attacker with control of a network directory server may be able to execute arbitrary code with root privileges in Apple macOS
Description
A path traversal issue was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An attacker with control of a network directory server may be able to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Apple
macOS
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a path traversal flaw in macOS that could be exploited by an attacker with control over a network directory server to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. The flaw is addressed by enhanced path validation. The vulnerability affects versions prior to macOS Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, and Tahoe 26.7, which include the fix.
Potential Impact
An attacker who controls a network directory server could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the affected macOS system, potentially leading to full system compromise.
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 path validation that addresses the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T21:13:17.754Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8610b55bf5e2cf59d2bf5
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:07 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:33:39 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 05:01:23 UTC
Views: 8
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