Path Handling Issue in macOS Golden Gate by Apple
CVE-2026-86928

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-86928?

A path handling issue has been identified that could allow applications to improperly access protected user data due to insufficient validation mechanisms. This vulnerability has been addressed with improved validation in the latest release of macOS Golden Gate, specifically version 27. Users are advised to update to this version to enhance their security posture.

Affected Version(s)

macOS 0 < 27

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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