AppleCVE-2026-112545

Apple macOS: privilege escalation

CVE-2026-112545 · Published Oct 26, 2026 · updated Nov 3, 2026

High7.8

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

A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. 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 gain root privileges.

Affected versions

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

Details and references

CVSS 3.1: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity from: CISA (its enrichment of the CVE record)
Weakness: CWE-22

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