---
id: "CVE-2026-65327"
kind: "vulnerability"
aliases: ["CVE-2026-65327"]
title: "Apple macOS: logic flaw lets a local user gain elevated privileges"
severity: "unknown"
cvss: null
epss: null
exploited: false
status: "open"
category: "infrastructure"
products: []
ecosystems: []
tags: ["apple-devices", "developer-workstations", "infrastructure", "macos"]
not_affected_if: ["already-patched"]
published_at: "2026-10-26T21:18:36+00:00"
first_seen_at: "2026-10-26T21:20:32+00:00"
updated_at: "2026-10-26T21:21:29+00:00"
sources: [{"source": "nvd", "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-65327", "first_seen_at": "2026-10-26T21:20:32+00:00"}]
---

# Apple macOS: logic flaw lets a local user gain elevated privileges

A logic issue in macOS allows a local attacker to elevate their privileges, according to Apple's description. 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` on each Mac and compare against `27.2`, `15.8.2` and `26.7.2` for the matching release line
- Check System Settings > General > Software Update for pending macOS updates

## Fix

- Update macOS to `27.2` (Golden Gate), `15.8.2` (Sequoia) or `26.7.2` (Tahoe), whichever matches the installed release

## Timeline

- 2026-10-26T21:20:32+00:00 nvd https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-65327

## 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. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

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