macOS Authorization Flaw allows data access prior to 27/15.8
CVE-2026-84555 Published on September 14, 2026

An authorization issue was addressed with improved access control. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-84555 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 a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.

Attack Vector:
LOCAL
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
REQUIRED
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
NONE
Availability Impact:
NONE

Weakness Type

What is an Authorization Vulnerability?

The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

CVE-2026-84555 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.


Products Associated with CVE-2026-84555

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Affected Versions

Apple macOS: