CVE-2026-84574 Security feature bypass in macOS
An app can bypass macOS Privacy preferences due to a permissions issue, requiring users to update their operating system.
- 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-2026-84574?
CVE-2026-84574 is a medium-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 permissions 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 bypass Privacy preferences.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-84574?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2026-84574?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-84574 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-84574 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-84574 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7rxj-wpqh-cvh5.