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AppleCVE-2026-84555

Apple macOS: improper access control

Medium5.5CVE-2026-84555 · Published Sep 14, 2026 · updated Sep 16, 2026

An authorization issue was addressed with improved access control. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

Apple advisory

Affected versions

PackageAffectedFixed in
macOS
Product
< 15.815.8
< 2727
Details and references
CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Severity from
CISA (its enrichment of the CVE record)
Weakness
CWE-284

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