CVE-2026-112672
Low risk· EPSS 13%Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk13th percentile - higher than 13% of all known CVEs
Summary
A flaw in the macOS Gatekeeper mechanism, addressed with improved checks. A maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks. The issue affects macOS Golden Gate, Sequoia and Tahoe.
Risk Assessment
Bypassing Gatekeeper may allow execution of unsigned or untrusted applications on a Mac. This poses a risk of introducing malware into the organization.
Recommendation
Update to macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. Avoid opening ZIP archives from untrusted sources until patches are applied.
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- CVE-2026-64696Critical
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- CVE-2026-64694Critical
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Original NVD description (English source)
The 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 maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS