CVE-2026-65369 Security feature bypass in macOS
A malicious application can bypass Gatekeeper security checks on macOS due to a logic issue in state management.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-65369?
CVE-2026-65369 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 14 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. A malicious application may bypass Gatekeeper checks.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-65369?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2026-65369?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-65369 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-65369 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-65369 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5vrv-x8pg-vgpf.