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CVE-2026-112430
Local app privilege escalation to root in macOS
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AI analysisSummaries by Vani AI
Apple fixed an authentication flaw in macOS by tightening validation of user attributes. A local app can exploit it to gain root privileges. Affected releases are those before the fixes in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, Sequoia 15.8.2, and Tahoe 26.7.2. Apple has not listed the affected build ranges.
What to do: Update to macOS Golden Gate 27.2, Sequoia 15.8.2, or Tahoe 26.7.2. Apple has not named a workaround.
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Golden Gate | — | 27.2 |
| Apple macOS Sequoia | — | 15.8.2 |
| Apple macOS Tahoe | — | 26.7.2 |
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Description · NVD
An authentication issue was addressed with improved validation of user attributes. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to gain root privileges.