VDB-426721 · CVE-2026-112575 · GCVE-0-2026-112575

Apple macOS up to 15.8.1/26.7.1/27.1 permission

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3.2	$0-$5k	1.60-

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple macOS up to 15.8.1/26.7.1/27.1. This impacts an unknown function. This manipulation causes permission. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-112575. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple macOS up to 15.8.1/26.7.1/27.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-275. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

The issue was addressed with improved handling of secure input state. 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 monitor keystrokes without user permission.

The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-112575 since 10/19/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/26/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1222 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 15.8.2, 26.7.2 or 27.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv2info

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VulDB Base Score: 🔒
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔒

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: macOS 15.8.2/26.7.2/27.2

Timelineinfo

10/19/2026 CVE reserved
10/26/2026 +7 days Advisory disclosed
10/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-112575 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-112575
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-426721
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 10/26/2026 22:24
Changes: 10/26/2026 22:24 (55)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103