What is CVE-2026-65362?

CVE-2026-65362 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-09-14.

How severe is CVE-2026-65362?

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

Vulnerability in Apple macOS

CVE-2026-65362

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An 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-284 — Improper Access Control

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-65362?: CVE-2026-65362 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-09-14.
How severe is CVE-2026-65362?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.