CVE-2026-86911 Security feature bypass in macOS
A malicious app can bypass clickjacking protections for secure prompts in macOS, requiring an OS upgrade to fix.
- 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-2026-86911?
CVE-2026-86911 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. A malicious app may be able to bypass clickjacking protections for secure prompts.
Weakness: CWE-1021
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-86911?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2026-86911?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-86911 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-86911 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-86911 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2835-9xqx-vv53.