AppleCVE-2026-86896

Apple macOS: privilege escalation

CVE-2026-86896 · Published Oct 26, 2026 · updated Nov 3, 2026

High7.8

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

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. A malicious 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-269

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