CVE-2026-84585: An app may be able to access local network devices without user consent in Apple macOS
A permissions issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to access local network devices without user consent.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-84585 describes a permissions flaw in Apple macOS where an application could access local network devices without obtaining user consent. The issue was resolved by enhancing state management related to permissions. The fix is included in macOS Golden Gate 27, making earlier versions vulnerable.
Potential Impact
An application running on affected macOS versions prior to Golden Gate 27 could potentially access devices on the local network without explicit user permission, which may lead to unauthorized network reconnaissance or data exposure within the local network environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to macOS Golden Gate 27 or later, where this permissions issue has been fixed. No other mitigation is indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-84585: An app may be able to access local network devices without user consent in Apple macOS
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to access local network devices without user consent.
Affected software
Apple
macOS
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-84585 describes a permissions flaw in Apple macOS where an application could access local network devices without obtaining user consent. The issue was resolved by enhancing state management related to permissions. The fix is included in macOS Golden Gate 27, making earlier versions vulnerable.
Potential Impact
An application running on affected macOS versions prior to Golden Gate 27 could potentially access devices on the local network without explicit user permission, which may lead to unauthorized network reconnaissance or data exposure within the local network environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to macOS Golden Gate 27 or later, where this permissions issue has been fixed. No other mitigation is indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T21:13:17.757Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8610f55bf5e2cf59d2cd9
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:11 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:02:23 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 01:46:44 UTC
Views: 3
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