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CVE-2026-86928

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Description

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to access protected user data.

Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
5.5 (v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-10-20 01:17:27.697000
Last modified
2026-10-29 18:33:57.760000
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  "lastModified": "2026-10-29T18:33:57.760",
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