Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
Published: 2026-09-14
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Privilege Escalation
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

A flaw in Apple macOS allows an application representing is rooted in improper privilege enforcement, enabling a process running with lower privileges to elevate itself to system level. Consequently, a malicious or compromised application could compromise device integrity and confidentiality.

Affected Systems

Affected Apple macOS platforms include macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. The description indicates the vulnerability is fixed in these releases; any devices running earlier macOS versions are at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.8 reflects a high impact severity, yet the EPSS score of less than 1% shows a very low probability of exploitation in the wild, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack vector is not explicitly stated; however, the nature of the flaw suggests that an application with sufficient local access could exploit it. Overall, the risk remains moderate due to the severe impact but low exploitation likelihood.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 20, 2026 at 20:18 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the macOS update that incorporates the security fix for macOS Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, or Tahoe 26.7.
  • Configure application sandboxing and restrict elevated permissions to only trusted software until the update is applied.
  • Continuously monitor system logs for signs of unexpected privilege escalation and be prepared to investigate anomalies promptly.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 20, 2026 at 20:18 UTC.

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History

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0000

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Title Privilege Escalation to Root in macOS via Improper Access Control

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0000

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Title Privilege Escalation to Root in macOS via Improper Access Control

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:45:00 +0000

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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0000

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Weaknesses CWE-284
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apple

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-15T03:56:29.439Z

Reserved: 2026-07-22T00:46:06.182Z

Link: CVE-2026-65362

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-14T22:39:39.352Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-14T21:17:21.283

Modified: 2026-09-15T19:28:41.523

Link: CVE-2026-65362

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-20T20:30:05Z

Weaknesses