CVE-2026-47122

Sparkle is a software update framework for macOS. In versions up to and including 2.9.1, `Autoupdate/AppInstaller.m`'s `shouldAcceptNewConnection:` only enforces `SUCodeSigningVerifier validateConnection:` before stage 1 completes. After `_performedStage1Installation = YES`, new connections to the registered Mach service `<bundleId>-spki` are accepted from any local process without team-ID or code-signing checks. As of time of publication, no known patched versions are available.

CVSS v3 4.2 MEDIUM

4.2^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.1 / Impact : 2.7

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact LOW

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/sparkle-project/Sparkle/security/advisories/GHSA-g3hp-f6mg-559v	Vendor Advisory Mitigation

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:sparkle-project:sparkle:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-07-21 15:16

Updated : 2026-08-05 19:34

NVD link : CVE-2026-47122

Mitre link : CVE-2026-47122

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-47122

JSON object : View

Products Affected

sparkle-project

sparkle

CWE

CWE-306

Missing Authentication for Critical Function

CWE-441

Unintended Proxy or Intermediary ('Confused Deputy')

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