CVE-2026-86984

Severity: unknown
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-10-26 · updated 2026-10-27

Description

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.

Affected products

Apple macOS: before 15.8.2; before 26.7.2; before 27.2 — fixed in 15.8.2, 26.7.2, 27.2

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apple macOS 15.8.2, 26.7.2, 27.2. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149523

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