CVE-2026-112541 Details
Description
A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
A vulnerability exists in the directory path handling within various components of macOS, including Golden Gate, Sequoia, and Tahoe. This vulnerability allows a malicious application to potentially gain root privileges by exploiting a parsing issue that was addressed with improved path validation.
Users can upgrade to macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, or macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 3, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149523 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-693 | Protection Mechanism Failure | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple macos | >= 15.0, < 15.8.2 >= 26.0, < 26.7.2 >= 27.0, < 27.2 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Nov 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 3, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 26, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |