CVE-2026-65381

CRITICALCVSS 10/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified

CVE-2026-65381 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. A validation issue existed in the entitlement verification. This issue was addressed with improved validation of the process entitlement. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A validation issue existed in the entitlement verification. This issue was addressed with improved validation of the process entitlement. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. A malicious app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.19%

9.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMacos>= 15.0, < 15.8
AppleMacos>= 26.0, < 26.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-65381?
A validation issue existed in the entitlement verification. This issue was addressed with improved validation of the process entitlement. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. A malicious app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
How severe is CVE-2026-65381?
CVE-2026-65381 has a CVSS score of 10/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-65381?
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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Source: NVD / NIST