An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to read files outside of its sandbox.

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https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035 cve-icon cve-icon
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522 cve-icon cve-icon
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149523 cve-icon cve-icon
History

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Sandbox File Access Vulnerability Allows Apps to Read External Files
First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Weaknesses CWE-284
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to read files outside of its sandbox.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apple

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-26T20:42:34.361Z

Reserved: 2026-09-01T21:13:17.751Z

Link: CVE-2026-84542

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-26T21:20:06.113

Modified: 2026-10-26T21:20:06.113

Link: CVE-2026-84542

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Updated: 2026-10-27T01:15:17Z

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