---
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: none
vendor: Apple
product: macOS
affected:
  - macOS < 27
published: '2026-10-20'
updated: '2026-10-20'
sourceUpdated: '2026-10-20T00:50:52.525Z'
source: CVEORG
sourceUrl: 'https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-86928'
references:
  - url: 'https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035'
tags:
  - cve.org
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.