CVE-2026-86941 Details
Description
A file quarantine bypass was addressed with additional checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks.
A vulnerability allowing applications to bypass Gatekeeper checks has been identified in multiple macOS versions, including Golden Gate 27.2, Sequoia 15.8.2, and Tahoe 26.7.2. This issue arises from a file quarantine bypass, which could enable an app to circumvent the usual security checks imposed by Gatekeeper.
Users can update 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] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149523 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-290 | Authentication Bypass by Spoofing | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple macos | < 15.8.2 >= 26.0, < 26.7.2 >= 27.0, < 27.2 |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Nov 3, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 26, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |