---
id: CVE-2026-65327
title: A logic issue was addressed with improved checks
summary: >-
  A logic 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 local attacker
  may be able to elevate their privileges.
severity: high
cvss: 8.4
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'
cvssSource: adp
vendor: Apple
product: macOS
affected:
  - macOS < 15.8.2
  - macOS < 26.7.2
  - macOS < 27.2
ssvc:
  exploitation: none
  automatable: 'no'
  technicalImpact: total
  timestamp: '2026-10-26T00:00:00+00:00'
published: '2026-10-26'
updated: '2026-10-27'
sourceUpdated: '2026-10-27T03:56:20.484Z'
source: CVEORG
sourceUrl: 'https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-65327'
references:
  - url: 'https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521'
  - url: 'https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522'
  - url: 'https://support.apple.com/en-us/149523'
tags:
  - cve.org
epss: 0.00237
epssPercentile: 0.14712
ingestedAt: '2026-10-27T16:11:59.216Z'
---

## Overview

A logic 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 local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

## Affected

- `macOS < 15.8.2`
- `macOS < 26.7.2`
- `macOS < 27.2`

## Remediation

Refer to the linked advisories for vendor-supplied fixes and affected version ranges.