CVE-2026-86984

A file access issue existed with certain home folder files. This was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to access information about a user's contacts.

CVSS v3 5.5 MEDIUM

5.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149523	Release Notes Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::

History

04 Nov 2026, 17:08

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
References	~~() https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521 -~~	() https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521 - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
References	~~() https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522 -~~	() https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522 - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
References	~~() https://support.apple.com/en-us/149523 -~~	() https://support.apple.com/en-us/149523 - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
CPE		cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::
First Time		Apple Apple macos

03 Nov 2026, 23:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CWE		CWE-284
CVSS	v2 : ~~unknown~~ v3 : ~~unknown~~	v2 : unknown v3 : 5.5

26 Oct 2026, 21:20

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-26 21:20

Updated : 2026-11-04 17:08

NVD link : CVE-2026-86984

Mitre link : CVE-2026-86984

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-86984

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

macos

CWE

CWE-284

Improper Access Control

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