CVE-2026-112434
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks
- Risk score
- 49/100
- CVSS
- 7.8 v3.1
- Exploit chance (30 days)
- 0.2%
- Published
- 26 Oct 2026
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What to know
- What it is
- A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. 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.
- Affected
- See advisory
- Fix
- Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.
- Exploitation
- Exploitation reported in the press
In the news
TL;DR
Apple patches 304 vulnerabilities, including CVE-2026-112434, a logic issue that could grant root privileges.
- CVE-2026-112434 is a logic issue addressed with improved checks.
- 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.
- SecurityWeek reports CVE-2026-112434 is already exploited in the wild.
AI summary of 1 article.
Why it is Yellow
- CVSS 7.8 high
References
Original description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. 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.
Last activity 26 Oct 2026. Patch Forecast updates every hour.