CVE-2026-86928

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Path Handling Flaw in macOS Golden Gate 27

Publication date: 2026-10-20

Last updated on: 2026-10-29

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to access protected user data.

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Published

2026-10-20

Last Modified

2026-10-29

Generated

2026-11-09

AI Q&A

2026-10-20

EPSS Evaluated

2026-11-07

NVD

CVE-2026-86928

EUVD

EUVD-2026-104722

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	macos	to 27.0 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-22	The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a path handling issue caused by insufficient validation. It allows an application to access protected user data improperly. The issue was fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.

Detection Guidance

This CVE involves a path handling issue in macOS Golden Gate 27 that may allow apps to access protected user data. Detection requires checking macOS version and reviewing app permissions. Use 'sw_vers' to check macOS version and 'system_profiler SPSoftwareDataType' to inspect installed software. Review app sandboxing and file access permissions in System Preferences > Security & Privacy.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access sensitive user data on your device. This may lead to privacy breaches or unauthorized access to personal information stored on the system.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows an app to access protected user data due to a path handling issue. This could potentially violate data protection requirements under regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which mandate strict controls over personal and health information access.

Mitigation Strategies

Update to macOS Golden Gate 27 or later to address the path handling issue. Avoid installing untrusted applications that may exploit this vulnerability.

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