What is CVE-2026-64701?

CVE-2026-64701 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-09-14.

How severe is CVE-2026-64701?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Apple macOS

CVE-2026-64701

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Apple Macos

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-280 — Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges

References

product-security@apple.com (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
product-security@apple.com (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-64701?: CVE-2026-64701 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-09-14.
How severe is CVE-2026-64701?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.