CVE-2026-86932: An app may be able to access sensitive user data in Apple macOS
Description
An authorization issue in Apple macOS prior to version 27 could allow an app to access sensitive user data. The issue was addressed with improved state management and fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.
Affected software
Apple
macOS
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-86932 describes an authorization vulnerability in Apple macOS where an application may gain access to sensitive user data due to improper state management. This flaw was resolved by Apple in macOS Golden Gate 27 through improved state management controls.
Potential Impact
An app exploiting this vulnerability could access sensitive user data without proper authorization, potentially leading to privacy breaches or data leakage.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in macOS Golden Gate 27. Users and administrators should update affected systems to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T16:43:41.879Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad6c19d2cdf04f656e4a8bb
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 01:19:25 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 01:48:40 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 01:48:40 UTC
Views: 3
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