Apple macOS up to 15.8.1/26.7.1/27.1 privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Apple macOS up to 15.8.1/26.7.1/27.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-65327. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Apple macOS up to 15.8.1/26.7.1/27.1. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-65327 since 07/22/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 10/26/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 15.8.2/26.7.2/27.2

Timelineinfo

07/22/2026 CVE reserved
10/26/2026 +96 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-2026-65327 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-65327
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-426888
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 10/26/2026 23:11
Changes: 10/26/2026 23:11 (64)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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