CVE-2026-86877

Medium

Description

A path traversal issue was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. A malicious app may be able to delete files for which it does not have privileges.

SeverityMedium

CVSS6.2

Exploit probability—

Product

macOS

PublishedOct 26, 2026

First seenOct 26, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-22Path traversal

How to fix

Update

Apple macOS27 or later
apple macos27.0 or later

Vendor advisories

support.apple.com/en-us/149035

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Apple macOS	v < 27	27
apple macos	v < 27.0	27.0

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