{"id":"CVE-2026-65363","kind":"vulnerability","aliases":["CVE-2026-65363"],"related":[],"title":"Apple iOS and macOS: apps can escape their sandbox via improved checks","description":"The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.","summary":"Apple's advisory says a malicious or compromised app may be able to break out of its sandbox on iOS, iPadOS and macOS. 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