CVE-2026-112447 in macOS
Summary
by MITRE • 10/26/2026
An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. 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 bypass Privacy preferences.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/27/2026
The disclosed vulnerability represents a critical authorization flaw rooted in improper state management within the operating system's privacy framework. This issue allows applications to circumvent established privacy controls, effectively bypassing user-configured permissions that restrict access to sensitive data or hardware resources such as cameras, microphones, location services, and contacts. The root cause lies in how the system maintains session states during permission checks; specifically, race conditions or inconsistent state transitions enable an application to exploit gaps where authorization tokens are not properly validated against current policy settings before granting access. This type of flaw is commonly categorized under CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management and aligns with MITRE ATT&CK technique T1548 Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism, as it involves manipulating system controls to gain unauthorized capabilities that should be restricted by default security policies.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant because privacy preferences serve as the primary defense layer for user data sovereignty on macOS systems. When an application successfully bypasses these restrictions, it can silently collect sensitive information without explicit user consent or visibility in standard permission dialogs. This undermines trust in the operating system's security model and exposes users to potential surveillance, identity theft, or further exploitation through harvested data. Attackers could leverage this flaw to build persistent backdoors that operate invisibly, as they would not trigger typical alert mechanisms associated with unauthorized access attempts. The severity is compounded by the fact that many legitimate applications may inadvertently exploit these state management gaps if developers do not strictly adhere to updated API usage guidelines for handling permission states.
Mitigation strategies primarily involve applying the provided software updates which address the underlying logic errors in privilege verification processes. Users and administrators should ensure their systems are running macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, or macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 to receive patches that enforce stricter state validation during authorization checks. Beyond patching, security teams should audit application behavior using sandboxing tools and monitor for unusual access patterns to protected resources. Implementing strict code signing requirements and enforcing least-privilege principles in deployment pipelines can further reduce the risk of exploitation by ensuring only verified applications interact with sensitive system interfaces. Continuous monitoring of privacy-related logs remains essential for detecting any attempts to exploit these state management flaws before they result in data exfiltration or unauthorized access.