CVE-2026-86917 Details
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. 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.
A vulnerability in the macOS kernel allows applications to gain root privileges. This issue affects multiple macOS versions, including Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, and Tahoe 26.7. The vulnerability arises from a permissions issue that was not properly managed, enabling apps to exploit this flaw and obtain elevated rights.
Users can update to macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.7 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 Sep 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149042 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149043 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-280 | Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple macos | >= 15.0, < 15.8 >= 26.0, < 26.7 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |