CVE-2026-64708
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File Quarantine Bypass in macOS

Publication date: 2026-07-27

Last updated on: 2026-07-28

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A file quarantine bypass was addressed with additional checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

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Published
2026-07-27
Last Modified
2026-07-28
Generated
2026-08-17
AI Q&A
2026-07-28
EPSS Evaluated
2026-08-15
NVD
CVE-2026-64708
EUVD
EUVD-2026-49512

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos From 14.0 (inc) to 14.8.8 (exc)
apple macos From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.8 (exc)
apple macos From 26.0 (inc) to 26.6 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-693 The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.

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Executive Summary

A file quarantine bypass vulnerability in macOS allows an app to bypass Gatekeeper checks, which are security mechanisms designed to verify downloaded files before execution. This bypass could let malicious apps run without proper validation.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a file quarantine bypass in macOS versions prior to Sequoia 15.7.8, Sonoma 14.8.8, and Tahoe 26.6. Check your macOS version using 'sw_vers' to confirm if your system is affected. If you suspect exposure, inspect downloaded files for unexpected execution or Gatekeeper bypass attempts.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow malicious software to execute on your system without being blocked by Gatekeeper, potentially leading to malware infections, data theft, or unauthorized access to your device.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows an app to bypass Gatekeeper checks, which could enable unauthorized or malicious software to run on a system. This may impact compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA by increasing the risk of data breaches or unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update to the latest versions of macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.6 to address the file quarantine bypass issue.

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