CVE-2026-65400 Details
Description
An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.7.9, macOS Sonoma 14.8.9, macOS Tahoe 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An attacker on the network may be able to authenticate to Screen Sharing without valid credentials.
A vulnerability in the Screen Sharing feature of macOS Sequoia 15.7.9, macOS Sonoma 14.8.9, and macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 allows an attacker on the network to authenticate without valid credentials. This issue arises from an authentication flaw that has been addressed with improved state management.
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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 Aug 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://advisories.ncsc.nl/2026/ncsc-2026-0280.html | CISA-ADP | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-65400 | CISA-ADP | US Government Resource |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Aug/36 | CVE | Mailing List |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Aug/37 | CVE | Broken Link |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/148170 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/148171 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/148172 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149042 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.
| Vulnerability Name | Date Added | Due Date | Required Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Improper Authentication Vulnerability | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-287 | Improper Authentication | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple macos | >= 14.0, < 14.8.9 >= 15.0, < 15.7.9 >= 26.0, < 26.6.1 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
15 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Sep 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 19, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 18, 2026 | CVE CISA KEV Update | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government |
| Aug 18, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 7, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 6, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |