CVE-2026-84514

Received Received - Intake

File System Modification in macOS Golden Gate

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

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Meta Information

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-2026-84514

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	macos_golden_gate	27
apple	macos_sequoia	15.8
apple	macos_tahoe	26.7

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves an app being able to modify protected parts of the file system due to insufficient entitlement checks. It was addressed in specific macOS versions by adding additional checks to prevent unauthorized modifications.

Detection Guidance

Detection methods are not specified in the provided CVE details. Since this vulnerability involves file system modification, monitor for unauthorized changes to protected directories or system files. Check for unusual app behavior or permissions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to alter critical system files or user data, potentially leading to system instability, data corruption, or unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data modification or access, violating integrity and confidentiality requirements in GDPR and HIPAA. Organizations may face compliance violations if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update affected macOS systems to the fixed versions: macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.7. Remove unnecessary app permissions and restrict access to protected file system areas.

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