CVE-2026-84589 Missing authorization in macOS
An application can bypass restrictions to modify Privacy preferences, requiring users to upgrade macOS to prevent unauthorized access.
- 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-2026-84589?
CVE-2026-84589 is a medium-severity missing authorization 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 additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to modify Privacy preferences.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-84589?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2026-84589?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-84589 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-84589 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-84589 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7qgv-4pv7-5r46.