CVE-2026-84522
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.14%
Last modified
CVE-2026-84522 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 27.0 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-84522?
A race condition was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
How severe is CVE-2026-84522?
CVE-2026-84522 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-84522?
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.
How Strix Helps
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