Description
This 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 malicious app may be able to create files in protected directories.
Published: 2026-10-26
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
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History

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Unauthorized File Creation in Protected Directories by Malicious App
Weaknesses CWE-272
CWE-284

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-732
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Weaknesses CWE-272
CWE-284
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description This 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 malicious app may be able to create files in protected directories.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apple

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-04T14:45:52.443Z

Reserved: 2026-09-08T16:43:41.880Z

Link: CVE-2026-86945

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-11-04T14:45:46.252Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Undergoing Analysis

Published: 2026-10-26T21:20:32.317

Modified: 2026-11-04T15:17:53.240

Link: CVE-2026-86945

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-11-04T20:00:16Z

Weaknesses