CVE-2026-84586

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Information Disclosure in macOS Golden Gate

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

An information disclosure issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, watchOS 27. A malicious application may be able to leak sensitive user information.

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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-2026-84586

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	macos_golden_gate	27
apple	watchos	27

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Exploitability

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an information disclosure issue caused by poor state management in macOS Golden Gate 27 and watchOS 27. A malicious app could exploit this to access sensitive user information that should remain private.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this flaw could allow unauthorized access to your personal data, such as login credentials, financial details, or other sensitive information stored on your device. Attackers might use this to steal identities or commit fraud.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR or HIPAA if it results in unauthorized access to protected health information or personal data. Organizations may face legal penalties or fines for failing to safeguard such data.

Mitigation Strategies

Update to macOS Golden Gate 27 and watchOS 27 to address the information disclosure issue. Remove any untrusted or malicious applications that may be exploiting this vulnerability.

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