macOS Golden Gate Gatekeeper Bypass

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

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Published

2026-09-14

Last Modified

2026-09-14

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-09-15

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-65383

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	macos_golden_gate	27

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Exploitability

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows an app to bypass Gatekeeper checks on macOS Golden Gate 27. Gatekeeper is a macOS security feature that verifies apps before allowing them to run. The issue was addressed with improved checks to prevent unauthorized app execution.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow malicious apps to run on your system without proper verification. This increases the risk of malware infections, unauthorized access, or other security threats to your device and data.

Mitigation Strategies

Update to macOS Golden Gate 27 or later to address the issue. Ensure Gatekeeper checks are functioning properly and review app installation sources.

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