CVE-2026-84618: An app may be able to access sensitive user data in Apple macOS
A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a permissions issue in Apple macOS that could enable an application to access sensitive user data improperly. The problem was resolved by enhancing validation mechanisms in the operating system. The fix is included in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7, indicating that earlier versions are affected.
Potential Impact
An application running on affected macOS versions may be able to bypass permissions restrictions and access sensitive user data. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of personal or confidential information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.7 or later, where the issue has been fixed with improved validation. Applying these official fixes will remediate the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-84618: An app may be able to access sensitive user data in Apple macOS
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
Affected software
Apple
macOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a permissions issue in Apple macOS that could enable an application to access sensitive user data improperly. The problem was resolved by enhancing validation mechanisms in the operating system. The fix is included in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7, indicating that earlier versions are affected.
Potential Impact
An application running on affected macOS versions may be able to bypass permissions restrictions and access sensitive user data. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of personal or confidential information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.7 or later, where the issue has been fixed with improved validation. Applying these official fixes will remediate the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T21:13:23.286Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8611355bf5e2cf59d2e90
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:15 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 21:47:44 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 01:46:33 UTC
Views: 3
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