CVE-2026-112511

Medium

Description

A path handling issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. A malicious Screen Sharing peer may be able to create arbitrary symlinks as root.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.5
Exploit probability—
ProductmacOS
PublishedOct 26, 2026
First seenOct 26, 2026

How to fix

Update
  • Apple macOS15.8.2, 26.7.2, 27.2 or later
  • apple macos15.8.2, 26.7.2, 27.2 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Apple macOSv < 15.8.2, v < 26.7.2, v < 27.215.8.2, 26.7.2, 27.2
apple macos15.0 ≤ v < 15.8.2, 26.0 ≤ v < 26.7.2, 27.0 ≤ v < 27.215.8.2, 26.7.2, 27.2

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