CVE-2026-112675 in macOS
Summary
by MITRE • 10/26/2026
This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks. 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 sensitive user data.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/26/2026
The vulnerability described involves a failure in the operating system's authorization framework, specifically within the entitlement management subsystem of Apple's macOS ecosystem. This flaw allows applications that have been granted specific permissions to potentially bypass additional security checks designed to restrict access to highly sensitive user data. The core technical issue stems from insufficient validation during the execution of privileged operations or when accessing protected resources. While an application may possess a baseline set of entitlements, such as access to photos or contacts, the system failed to enforce granular restrictions that should have been applied in certain contexts. This oversight creates a path for privilege escalation at the user level, where software can retrieve information it was not explicitly authorized to view under normal security policies.
From an industry standard perspective, this vulnerability aligns closely with CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management and CWE-732 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. The root cause lies in the logic that governs how entitlements are evaluated at runtime. Instead of performing a comprehensive check against all applicable security policies before granting access to sensitive files or data stores, the system relied on incomplete state verification. This allows an attacker-controlled application to exploit the gap between initial permission grants and subsequent resource access requests. The flaw is particularly dangerous because it operates within the trusted execution environment of the operating system, making it difficult for standard endpoint detection tools to distinguish between legitimate administrative actions and malicious data exfiltration attempts.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant in terms of user privacy and data integrity. An exploited application can access sensitive personal information such as private photos, messages, location history, or documents without the user's explicit knowledge or consent. This capability undermines the fundamental trust model of the operating system, where users rely on sandboxing and permission prompts to protect their digital footprint. In a scenario involving malicious software, this flaw could facilitate large-scale data theft, identity fraud, or surveillance activities. The severity is compounded by the fact that many applications request broad permissions for convenience, relying on the OS to enforce fine-grained restrictions automatically. When those automatic checks fail, users are left with no immediate indication that their private data has been compromised during routine application usage.
Mitigation strategies primarily involve applying the vendor-provided software updates as soon as they become available. The issue is resolved in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 through enhanced entitlement checks that ensure all access requests are validated against a more rigorous set of security policies. Administrators should prioritize patching these systems to close the authorization gap. Additionally, users can reduce their exposure by reviewing application permissions regularly and revoking unnecessary access rights for sensitive data categories such as camera, microphone, files, and contacts. Implementing strict mobile device management policies or using applications that enforce least-privilege principles can further limit the potential impact of similar vulnerabilities in future releases. Continuous monitoring of system logs for unusual permission requests may also help detect exploitation attempts before significant data loss occurs.