Description
This issue was addressed with improved validation of file attributes. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. A malicious application may bypass Gatekeeper checks.
Affected products
apple: macos
References3
- support.apple.com/en-us/149035 Release NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/149522 Release NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/149523 Release NotesVendor Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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5.5
MEDIUM
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N - EPSS — exploit probability
- 0% percentile: 9 · as of 8 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-290
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