CVE-2026-112473
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Screen Sharing File Copy Vulnerability in macOS

Publication date: 2026-10-26

Last updated on: 2026-10-26

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An attacker with the legacy VNC password for Screen Sharing may be able to copy files to the Mac.

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Published
2026-10-26
Last Modified
2026-10-26
Generated
2026-10-27
AI Q&A
2026-10-26
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-112473
EUVD
EUVD-2026-110257

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is an authorization issue caused by poor state management in macOS versions. An attacker who knows the legacy VNC password for Screen Sharing could exploit this to copy files to the affected Mac.

Impact Analysis

If you use Screen Sharing with the legacy VNC password on vulnerable macOS versions, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to copy files from your system without proper authorization.

Mitigation Strategies

Disable Screen Sharing if not needed. Update macOS to Golden Gate 27.2, Sequoia 15.8.2, or Tahoe 26.7.2. Change the legacy VNC password for Screen Sharing to a strong, unique password.

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