CVE-2026-86917 Privilege escalation in macOS
An application can gain root privileges due to a permissions issue in macOS, requiring users to apply the latest security updates.
- 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-2026-86917?
CVE-2026-86917 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, 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, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
Weakness: CWE-280
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-86917?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2026-86917?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-86917 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-86917 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-86917 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h3mq-56w5-hh5p.