CVE-2026-86909 — MEDIUM (4.4)

Q: What is CVE-2026-86909?

CVE-2026-86909 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to bypass Gatekeeper checks.

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-86909?

CVE-2026-86909 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-86909?

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

Vulnerability Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to bypass Gatekeeper checks.

CVSS Score

4.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 27.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-693

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-86909?

CVE-2026-86909 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to bypass Gatekeeper checks.

How severe is CVE-2026-86909?

CVE-2026-86909 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-86909?

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