CVE-2026-112483 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS
Published on October 26, 2026
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-112483 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, a high impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2026-112483 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-112483
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Affected Versions
Apple macOS:- Before 15.8.2 is affected.
- Before 26.7.2 is affected.
- Before 27.2 is affected.