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CVE-2026-86917

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.11%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-14 · Last synced 2026-09-16

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A permissions vulnerability in unspecified macOS products could allow an application to escalate privileges and gain root access. This high-severity issue has been addressed in macOS Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, and Tahoe 26.7. Users and administrators of affected macOS versions should prioritize applying the latest updates to mitigate potential exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-86917
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.11%

Original NVD 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.

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CVE-2026-86905 MEDIUM CVE-2026-86904 HIGH CVE-2026-86903 MEDIUM CVE-2026-86895 HIGH CVE-2026-86894 HIGH CVE-2026-86890 MEDIUM