CVE-2026-112704: An information leakage was addressed with additional validation

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-112704?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-112704 being exploited?

CVE-2026-112704 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-2026-112704 affect?

CVE-2026-112704 affects macos. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An information leakage 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. A malicious app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-112704?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-112704 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting macos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An information leakage 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. A malicious app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
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 21:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-11-03 16:43 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.

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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-2026-112704?

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

Is CVE-2026-112704 being exploited?

CVE-2026-112704 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-2026-112704 affect?

CVE-2026-112704 affects macos. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An information leakage 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. A malicious app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

How urgent is CVE-2026-112704?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

macOS vulnerabilities

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CVE-2026-112699 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE UPGRADE An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking
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CVE-2026-113897 CRITICAL 10.0 UPGRADE UPGRADE This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code
CVE-2026-113898 LOW 3.3 UPGRADE UPGRADE A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction
CVE-2026-113899 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE The issue was addressed with improved checks

References

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