CVE-2026-84601 Security feature bypass in macOS
An app can bypass Apple Intelligence security prompts due to a permissions issue, requiring users to upgrade macOS.
- 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-2026-84601?
CVE-2026-84601 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. An app may be able to bypass Apple Intelligence security prompts.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-84601?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2026-84601?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-84601 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-84601 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-84601 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3x3h-c73r-7g9q.