Logic Flaw in macOS Products by Apple Leading to Potential Unauthorized Code Execution
CVE-2026-112438

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-112438?

A security vulnerability has been identified in the macOS operating system due to a logic flaw related to state management. This flaw could potentially allow an unprivileged attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. Apple has implemented fixes for this issue in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. It is crucial for users to update their systems promptly to mitigate any associated risks.

Affected Version(s)

macOS 0 < 15.8.2

macOS 0 < 26.7.2

macOS 0 < 27.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149523

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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