AppleCVE-2026-86917

Apple macOS: privilege escalation

CVE-2026-86917 · Published Sep 14, 2026 · updated Sep 15, 2026

High7.8

Fix: upgrade to 15.8 or later (3 fixed versions below)

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Affected versions

Package	Affected	Fixed in
macOS Product	< 15.8	15.8
	< 26.7	26.7
	< 27	27

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-280

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