Permissions Issue in macOS Golden Gate 27

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to modify Privacy preferences.

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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-2026-84589

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 is a permissions issue in macOS Golden Gate 27 where an app may be able to modify Privacy preferences without proper authorization. It was addressed by adding additional restrictions to prevent unauthorized changes.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow malicious apps to alter Privacy preferences, potentially enabling unauthorized access to sensitive data or system settings. Users might experience unexpected changes to app permissions or privacy controls.

Mitigation Strategies

Update to macOS Golden Gate 27 or later to address the permissions issue. Monitor Apple's security updates for additional patches.

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