CVE-2026-86910
UnknownSummary
A permissions issue was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An application may be able to access restricted files.
Risk Assessment
A malicious application could read files it should not have access to, potentially leading to leakage of confidential data. The risk affects devices running unpatched macOS versions.
Recommendation
Update macOS to a version containing the fix (Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, or Tahoe 26.7). Restrict installation of applications from untrusted sources.
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Original NVD description (English source)
A permissions issue was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An application may be able to access restricted files.