Race Condition in macOS Golden Gate 27 Exposes User Data

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

A race condition was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

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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

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NVD

CVE-2026-84522

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

A race condition in macOS Golden Gate 27 could allow an app to access sensitive user data due to improper state management. This flaw was fixed in the latest version.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could let malicious apps access your private information, such as files or personal data, without your permission.

Mitigation Strategies

Update to macOS Golden Gate 27 or later to address the race condition vulnerability. Ensure all systems are running the latest patched version to prevent potential access to sensitive user data.

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