CVE-2026-65381

10.0 CRITICAL 0.3% exploit odds Fix listed Auth & access OS & kernel

What it is

A validation issue existed in the entitlement verification. This issue was addressed with improved validation of the process entitlement. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. A malicious app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2026-09-14 21:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-09-17 17:16 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published: 2026-09-14 21:17 UTC
Last modified: 2026-09-17 17:16 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Record status: Modified

Affected

Apple macOS < 15.8
Apple macOS < 26.7

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 10.0

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record