---
id: CVE-2026-86877
title: A path traversal issue was addressed with improved path validation
summary: >-
  A path traversal issue was addressed with improved path validation. This issue
  is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. A malicious app may be able to delete files
  for which it does not have privileges.
severity: none
vendor: Apple
product: macOS
affected:
  - macOS < 27
published: '2026-10-26'
updated: '2026-10-26'
sourceUpdated: '2026-10-26T20:41:54.637Z'
source: CVEORG
sourceUrl: 'https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-86877'
references:
  - url: 'https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035'
tags:
  - cve.org
epss: 0.00152
epssPercentile: 0.04341
ingestedAt: '2026-10-27T16:11:59.031Z'
---

## Overview

A path traversal issue was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. A malicious app may be able to delete files for which it does not have privileges.

## Affected

- `macOS < 27`

## Remediation

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