AppleCVE-2026-112523

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks

CVE-2026-112523 · Published Oct 26, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026

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Fix: upgrade to 15.8.2 or later (3 fixed versions below)

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

Affected versions

Package	Affected	Fixed in
macOS Product	< 15.8.2	15.8.2
	< 26.7.2	26.7.2
	< 27.2	27.2

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