CVE-2026-112492: A race condition was addressed with additional validation

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-112492?

macos: upgrade to 15.8.2, 26.7.2, 27.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-112492 being exploited?

CVE-2026-112492 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-112492 affect?

CVE-2026-112492 affects macos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Routine

HIGH 7.0UPGRADE

CVE-2026-112492 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting macos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.0 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-362
Published	2026-10-26
Last modified	2026-11-03

Publisher (CNA): Apple Inc. · Vendor: apple

Last updated 2026-11-03 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-26 21:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-11-03 15:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apple macos UPGRADE

Affected: >= 15.0 and < 15.8.2 · >= 26.0 and < 26.7.2 · >= 27.0 and < 27.2

Fixed in: 15.8.2, 26.7.2, 27.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 15.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-112492?

macos: upgrade to 15.8.2, 26.7.2, 27.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-112492 being exploited?

CVE-2026-112492 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-112492 affect?

CVE-2026-112492 affects macos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2026-112492?

Priority 25/100. High severity

Software pages

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References

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