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CVE-2026-112545

A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation

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 parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. 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
No known exploitation

Why it is Yellow

  • CVSS 7.8 high

References

Original description

A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. 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.