Apple macOS up to 15.8.1/26.7.1/27.1 Screen Sharing permission

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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| 4.1 | $0-$5k | 0.00- |
Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple macOS up to 15.8.1/26.7.1/27.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component Screen Sharing. Performing a manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-112480. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 15.8.1/26.7.1/27.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown functionality of the component Screen Sharing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. A user with screen sharing access may be able to view another user's screen.
The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-112480 since 10/19/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. 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.
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Product
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Vendor
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.apple.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1
VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: PermissionCWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: macOS 15.8.2/26.7.2/27.2
Timeline
10/19/2026 CVE reserved10/26/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/26/2026 VulDB entry created
10/26/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: apple.comAdvisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-112480 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-112480
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-426777
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712
Entry
Created: 10/26/2026 22:42Changes: 10/26/2026 22:42 (56)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
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