---
id: CVE-2026-86928
title: A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation
summary: >-
  A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is
  fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to access protected user
  data.
severity: medium
cvss: 5.5
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'
cvssSource: adp
vendor: Apple
product: macOS
affected:
  - macOS < 27
ssvc:
  exploitation: none
  automatable: 'no'
  technicalImpact: partial
  timestamp: '2026-10-20T10:31:07.941727Z'
published: '2026-10-20'
updated: '2026-10-26'
sourceUpdated: '2026-10-26T20:42:24.114Z'
source: CVEORG
sourceUrl: 'https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-86928'
references:
  - url: 'https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035'
tags:
  - cve.org
epss: 0.00173
epssPercentile: 0.0669
ingestedAt: '2026-10-20T01:49:42.592Z'
---

## Overview

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to access protected user data.

## Affected

- `macOS < 27`

## Remediation

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