Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2026-64711
Published: August 17, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU143759
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-64711
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in NSColorPanel when invoked by a local application. A local user can invoke the vulnerable component to bypass security restrictions.
Affected software
macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
How to mitigate CVE-2026-64711
Install update from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 26.6 25G72, 14.8.8 23J620, 15.7.8 24G824
iPadOS - update to 26.6 23G71
Apple iOS - update to 26.6 23G71
iPadOS - update to 26.6 23G71
Apple iOS - update to 26.6 23G71