Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2026-112557
Published: October 27, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU157966
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-112557
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass access restrictions and potentially gain unauthorized access to protected resources.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in Spotlight when handling requests from a local application. A local user can use a local application to attempt operations without adequate access checks, potentially gaining unauthorized access to protected resources.
Affected software
macOS
How to mitigate CVE-2026-112557
Install update from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 27.2 26B123, 15.8.2 24H232, 26.7.2 25G332