High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Sep 14, 2026· Updated Sep 15, 2026
CVE-2026-86917
CVE-2026-86917
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
Affected products
2cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: >=15.0,<15.8
- (no CPE)range: Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, Tahoe 26.7
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- support.apple.com/en-us/149035nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/149042nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/149043nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
News mentions
2- Apple macOS: 25 Vulnerabilities Patched in Same-Day Security UpdateVypr Intelligence · Sep 14, 2026
- Apple Updates Everything, (Mon, Sep 14th)SANS Internet Storm Center · Sep 14, 2026