Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
Published: 2026-09-14
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Sandbox Escape via Logic Flaw
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A logic issue was identified in macOS that could allow a malicious or compromised application to escape its sandbox boundaries, potentially compromising the integrity or confidentiality of system resources. The issue was addressed with improved checks in macOS Golden Gate 27. An attacker could utilize the deficient logic to breach the security confinement of a sandboxed application.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects Apple macOS versions prior to macOS Golden Gate 27. No specific build numbers are listed, but any macOS release before the Golden Gate fix 27.

Risk and Exploitability

The EPSS score is <1% and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The CVSS score of 7.5 indicates a moderate severity. Because the flaw allows an application to escape its sandbox, the potential impact includes unauthorized access to system resources. The likely attack vector is local, requiring that the attacker run or influence the target application. The vulnerability would only be exploitable by an application that can be executed on the vulnerable system.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 20, 2026 at 20:32 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade macOS to version Golden Gate 27 or later to receive the vendor-supplied fix.
  • If an upgrade is not immediately possible, restrict the application’s sandbox profile by tightening entitlements and monitor for any sandbox violations in system logs.
  • Apply additional defensive controls such as Gatekeeper and code signing to ensure only trusted applications are executed on the system.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 20, 2026 at 20:32 UTC.

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References
History

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Sandbox Escape via Logic Issue in macOS

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title macOS Sandbox Escape via Logic Flaw
Weaknesses CWE-264
CWE-285

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-693
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title macOS Sandbox Escape via Logic Flaw
Weaknesses CWE-264
CWE-285

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apple

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-15T18:25:27.441Z

Reserved: 2026-09-08T16:43:41.872Z

Link: CVE-2026-86894

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-15T18:25:03.969Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-14T21:17:40.373

Modified: 2026-09-16T14:47:38.770

Link: CVE-2026-86894

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-20T20:45:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-693

    Protection Mechanism Failure