CVE-2026-84577 Security feature bypass in macOS
An app can bypass sandbox restrictions in macOS, requiring users to update to the latest patched versions.
- 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-2026-84577?
CVE-2026-84577 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 access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to bypass sandbox restrictions.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-84577?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2026-84577?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-84577 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-84577 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-84577 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-97m2-wp8w-wr6q.