Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to elevate privileges.
Affected products
apple: macos
References2
- support.apple.com/en-us/149042 Vendor AdvisoryRelease Notes
- support.apple.com/en-us/149043 Vendor AdvisoryRelease Notes
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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7.8
HIGH
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EPSS — exploit probability
- 0% percentile: 4 · as of 9 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-269
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