VDB-426984 · CVE-2026-65368 · GCVE-0-2026-65368

Apple macOS up to 15.8.1/26/26.7.1 Gatekeeper privileges management

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8.6	$5k-$25k	0.96-

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as very critical has been identified in Apple macOS up to 15.8.1/26/26.7.1. This affects an unknown function of the component Gatekeeper. The manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-65368. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 15.8.1/26/26.7.1. It has been classified as very critical. Affected is an unknown code block of the component Gatekeeper. 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 validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. A maliciously crafted disk image may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-65368 since 07/22/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (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 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

Version

License

commercial

Website

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

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CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.6

VulDB Base Score: 9.0
VulDB Temp Score: 8.6
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: macOS 15.8.2/26.7.2/27

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-2026-65368 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-65368
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-426984
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 10/26/2026 23:42
Changes: 10/26/2026 23:42 (56)
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Cache ID: 216::103