AppleCVE-2026-65327

Apple macOS: privilege escalation

CVE-2026-65327 · Published Oct 26, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026

High8.4

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

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. A local attacker may be able to elevate their 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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity from: CISA (its enrichment of the CVE record)
Weakness: CWE-693

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