CVE-2026-65380 Missing authorization in macOS
An app can access protected user data due to improper permissions logic in snapshot handling, affecting macOS users.
- 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-2026-65380?
CVE-2026-65380 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue existed in the handling of snapshots. The issue was resolved with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to access protected user data.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-65380?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2026-65380?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-65380 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-2026-65380 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-65380 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q745-c95w-8qh8.