PatchTheCVECVE-2026-86891: An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management
CVE-2026-86891 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting macos, watchos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, watchOS 27. An app may be able to access Bluetooth device information.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.5 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 87%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-285 |
| Published | 2026-09-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-18 |
Last updated 2026-09-18 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-86891?
macos: upgrade to 15.8, 26.7; watchos: upgrade to 27.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-86891 being exploited?
CVE-2026-86891 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-2026-86891 affect?
CVE-2026-86891 affects macos, watchos. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, watchOS 27. An app may be able to access Bluetooth device information.
How urgent is CVE-2026-86891?
Priority 16/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
macOS vulnerabilities · watchOS vulnerabilities · Bluetooth vulnerabilities
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