Improper Data Redaction in macOS Golden Gate

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

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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-2026-84525

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

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a logging issue where sensitive user data was not properly redacted in logs. It was fixed in specific macOS versions. An app could potentially access this sensitive data through logs.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an app to access sensitive user data that was improperly logged. This might include personal information, credentials, or other confidential details.

Mitigation Strategies

Update to the fixed versions of macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.7 to address the logging issue and prevent unauthorized access to user-sensitive data.

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