CVE-2026-86935: An app may be able to access user-sensitive data in Apple macOS
Description
A vulnerability in Apple macOS allows an app to potentially access user-sensitive data. The issue was addressed by removing additional entitlements and is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. Versions prior to 27 are affected.
Affected software
Apple
macOS
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-86935 describes a security vulnerability in Apple macOS where an application may gain access to user-sensitive data due to excessive entitlements. The vulnerability was mitigated by removing these additional entitlements. The fix is included in macOS Golden Gate 27, making all versions before 27 vulnerable.
Potential Impact
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive user data on affected macOS versions prior to 27. The exact nature and scope of the sensitive data are not detailed in the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to macOS Golden Gate 27 or later, where the issue has been fixed by removing the additional entitlements that allowed unauthorized access to user-sensitive data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T16:43:41.879Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad6c19d2cdf04f656e4a8bd
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 01:19:25 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 01:34:14 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 01:48:11 UTC
Views: 3
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