CVE-2026-86894
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macOS Golden Gate Sandbox Escape via Logic Issue

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-86894, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-15

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

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Published
2026-09-14
Last Modified
2026-09-15
Generated
2026-10-05
AI Q&A
2026-09-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-04
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apple macos_golden_gate 27

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-693 The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.

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Executive Summary

This is a logic issue in macOS Golden Gate 27 where an app may bypass sandbox restrictions due to insufficient checks. The vulnerability allows an application to escape its isolated environment, potentially accessing unauthorized system resources or data.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could let a malicious app gain access to sensitive data or system functions beyond its intended permissions. This might lead to unauthorized data theft, privilege escalation, or further compromise of the system.

Compliance Impact

The provided CVE data does not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA. The issue involves a sandbox escape in macOS Golden Gate 27, which could allow an app to bypass security restrictions, but no direct impact on regulatory compliance is mentioned.

Mitigation Strategies

Update to macOS Golden Gate 27 or later to address the sandbox escape vulnerability. Ensure all systems are running the latest security patches from Apple.

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