---
id: "CVE-2026-112668"
kind: "vulnerability"
aliases: ["CVE-2026-112668"]
title: "macOS: logic flaw lets an app gain root privileges"
severity: "unknown"
cvss: null
epss: null
exploited: false
status: "open"
category: "infrastructure"
products: []
ecosystems: []
tags: ["developer-laptops", "endpoints", "infrastructure", "macos"]
not_affected_if: ["already-patched"]
published_at: "2026-10-26T21:18:00+00:00"
first_seen_at: "2026-10-26T21:20:29+00:00"
updated_at: "2026-10-26T21:23:44+00:00"
sources: [{"source": "nvd", "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-112668", "first_seen_at": "2026-10-26T21:20:29+00:00"}]
---

# macOS: logic flaw lets an app gain root privileges

A logic flaw in macOS allowed an app to escalate to root privileges. Apple fixed it with improved checks in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, Sequoia 15.8.2 and Tahoe 26.7.2.

_Summary, check and fix written by a model from the sources; labelled as such._

## How to check

- Run `sw_vers -productVersion` and compare against the fixed builds listed below.
- Check Software Update in System Settings for pending security updates.

## Fix

- Update macOS Golden Gate to `27.2` or later.
- Update macOS Sequoia to `15.8.2` or later.
- Update macOS Tahoe to `26.7.2` or later.

## Timeline

- 2026-10-26T21:20:29+00:00 nvd https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-112668

## From the sources

A logic 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. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

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