CVE-2026-86910

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified

CVE-2026-86910 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An application may be able to access restricted files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.18%

7.3th 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
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-86910?
A permissions issue was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An application may be able to access restricted files.
How severe is CVE-2026-86910?
CVE-2026-86910 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-86910?
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