CVE-2026-39874

HIGH

Apple macOS - Incorrect Default Permissions

Title source: rule
STIX 2.1

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0011
EPSS Percentile 1.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-276
Status published
Products (4)
Apple/macOS < 14.8.8
Apple/macOS < 15.7.8
Apple/macOS < 26.6
apple/macos 14.0 - 14.8.8
Published Jul 27, 2026
Tracked Since Jul 28, 2026