CVE-2026-84631 — HIGH (7.8)

Q: What is CVE-2026-84631?

CVE-2026-84631 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-84631?

CVE-2026-84631 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-84631?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.

Vulnerability Description

This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 27.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-280

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035Release NotesVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-84631?

CVE-2026-84631 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

How severe is CVE-2026-84631?

CVE-2026-84631 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-84631?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.