CVE-2026-84535 Privilege escalation in macOS
An app can break out of its sandbox due to an authorization issue, allowing privilege escalation on macOS.
- 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-2026-84535?
CVE-2026-84535 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
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 break out of its sandbox.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-84535?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2026-84535?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-84535 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-84535 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-84535 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-77fp-83m2-w745.