CVE-2026-65378 Missing authorization in macOS

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

An app can access sensitive user data due to an authorization issue in macOS state management.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-65378?

CVE-2026-65378 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 14 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-65378?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2026-65378?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-65378 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-65378 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-65378 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6f5v-qph4-3m38.

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