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critical 9.8

CVE-2026-65400 kev in the critical feed json

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management.

published 3mo ago modified 16d ago also EUVD-2026-54216

cvss
9.8
version 3.1, CNA
cisa kev
Exploited
added 2026-08-18
epss
18.1%
EPSS 18.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 97%
public exploits
0
none known

Summary

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.7.9, macOS Sonoma 14.8.9, macOS Tahoe 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An attacker on the network may be able to authenticate to Screen Sharing without valid credentials.

Patch / fix

cisa required action Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

  • Apple macOS 14.8.9, 15.7.9, 26.6.1, 26.7, 27

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Timeline

  1. Published
  2. CISA SSVC: exploitation active
  3. Added to CISA KEV
  4. CISA patch deadline
  5. EPSS reached 10%

Known exploited

Added
2mo ago
Patch by
2026-08-21 (2mo ago)
Ransomware
Not known
Required action
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Vendor, product
Apple, macOS
CISA name
Apple macOS Improper Authentication Vulnerability

CISA SSVC

Exploitation
Active, exploited in the wild
Automatable
yes
Technical impact
total
Assessed
2mo ago

Exploit prediction

18.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-11). It first reached 10% on 2026-11-10.

CVSS scores

assigned by version score vector
CISA ADP 3.1 9.8 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA 3.1 9.8 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

  • Apple macOS

Classification

Weakness

References

Sources

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