CVE-2026-86914: An app may be able to access sensitive network connection information in Apple macOS
Description
CVE-2026-86914 is an information disclosure vulnerability in Apple macOS where an app may access sensitive network connection information. The issue was addressed by improved state management 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 information disclosure flaw in Apple macOS that could allow an application to access sensitive network connection information. The issue was resolved through improved state management in specific macOS versions: Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, and Tahoe 26.7. Prior versions are affected.
Potential Impact
An attacker controlling an app on affected macOS versions could gain access to sensitive network connection information, potentially exposing private data about network communications. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by updating macOS to Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, or Tahoe 26.7 or later. These updates contain the improved state management that resolves the information disclosure issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T16:43:41.875Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad6c19b2cdf04f656e4a8b0
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 01:19:23 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 01:48:57 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 01:48:57 UTC
Views: 3
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