CVE-2026-112438: macos — Fix

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An unprivileged attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code as root.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0073

Probability of exploitation

0.55%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	15.0 — 15.8.2
apple	macos	26.0 — 26.7.2
apple	macos	27.0 — 27.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521 https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522 https://support.apple.com/en-us/149523

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-112438? +

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An unprivileged attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code as root. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-112438? +

CVE-2026-112438 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0073, placing it in the 1th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-112438? +

CVE-2026-112438 affects products from apple, specifically: macos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-112438? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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