CVE-2026-65381 Security feature bypass in macOS

High 8.8 Published 14 Sep 2026 Updated 26 Oct 2026

A malicious app can bypass sandbox restrictions due to flawed entitlement verification, allowing unauthorized code execution and privilege escalation on macOS.

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-2026-65381?

CVE-2026-65381 is a high-severity 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

A validation issue existed in the entitlement verification. This issue was addressed with improved validation of the process entitlement. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. A malicious app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-65381?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2026-65381?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-65381 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-65381 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-65381 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-72qj-8ccg-957v.