CVE-2026-86909 Security feature bypass in macOS
An app can bypass Gatekeeper checks due to a logic issue in macOS state management, requiring an OS upgrade to fix.
- 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-2026-86909?
CVE-2026-86909 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 logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to bypass Gatekeeper checks.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-86909?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2026-86909?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-86909 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-86909 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-86909 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-phpc-q7f8-578p.