Improper input validation in macOS - CVE-2026-84568
Published: September 14, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU149731
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-84568
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified flaw in autofs when it is used. A local user can exploit the vulnerability to escalate privileges on the system.
Affected software
macOS
How to mitigate CVE-2026-84568
Install update from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 26.7 25G229, 15.8 24H23