Name: CVE-2026-86945: Apple macOS: This issue was addressed with improved checks
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2026-10-26T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2026-86945

This 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 malicious app may be able to create files in protected directories.

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