CVE-2026-112556
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.37%
Last modified
CVE-2026-112556 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An attacker may tamper with code-signed applications to execute arbitrary code in the application's context.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.8.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 26.0, < 26.7.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 27.0, < 27.2 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149523Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-112556?
A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An attacker may tamper with code-signed applications to execute arbitrary code in the application's context.
How severe is CVE-2026-112556?
CVE-2026-112556 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-112556?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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