CVE-2026-86894: An app may be able to break out of its sandbox in Apple macOS
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-86894 describes a logic flaw in Apple macOS that may allow an application to escape its sandbox restrictions. The issue was resolved by implementing improved validation checks. The fix is included in macOS Golden Gate 27, making earlier versions vulnerable to potential sandbox escape.
Potential Impact
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass sandbox restrictions, potentially allowing an application to perform unauthorized actions outside its confined environment. This could lead to increased risk of privilege escalation or unauthorized access to system resources.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to macOS Golden Gate 27 or later, where the issue has been fixed with improved checks. No other mitigation guidance is provided.
CVE-2026-86894: An app may be able to break out of its sandbox in Apple macOS
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
Affected software
Apple
macOS
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-86894 describes a logic flaw in Apple macOS that may allow an application to escape its sandbox restrictions. The issue was resolved by implementing improved validation checks. The fix is included in macOS Golden Gate 27, making earlier versions vulnerable to potential sandbox escape.
Potential Impact
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass sandbox restrictions, potentially allowing an application to perform unauthorized actions outside its confined environment. This could lead to increased risk of privilege escalation or unauthorized access to system resources.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to macOS Golden Gate 27 or later, where the issue has been fixed with improved checks. No other mitigation guidance is provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T16:43:41.872Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8611855bf5e2cf59d3054
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:20 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 21:17:39 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 22:11:22 UTC
Views: 3
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