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.
Affected products
apple: macos
References3
- support.apple.com/en-us/149521 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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7.1
HIGH
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N - EPSS — exploit probability
- 0% percentile: 9 · as of 8 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-732
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