CVE-2026-84541 Path traversal in macOS

Medium 5.5 Published 14 Sep 2026 Updated 26 Oct 2026

An application can access restricted files due to an input validation issue in macOS, requiring a security patch.

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-2026-84541?

CVE-2026-84541 is a medium-severity path traversal 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 input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An application may be able to access restricted files.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-84541?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2026-84541?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-84541 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2026-84541 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-84541 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-r2fh-x9r4-4fv9.