A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. 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 modify protected parts of the file system.
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Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0000

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Title Directory Path Parsing Issue Allowing Modification of Protected Filesystem
First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Weaknesses CWE-20
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000

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Description A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. 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 modify protected parts of the file system.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apple

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-26T20:42:18.231Z

Reserved: 2026-10-19T17:05:21.839Z

Link: CVE-2026-112504

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-26T21:17:41.657

Modified: 2026-10-26T21:17:41.657

Link: CVE-2026-112504

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Updated: 2026-10-27T00:00:10Z

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