CVE-2026-64790 is a path-handling validation vulnerability affecting the CUPS component in macOS. Insufficient validation of filesystem paths available to an application can permit the application to access or operate through paths outside its intended authorization boundary, resulting in elevated privileges. Apple addressed the issue through improved path validation in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.
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A CUPS privilege-escalation vulnerability.
A path-handling validation vulnerability in macOS that could allow a malicious application to gain elevated privileges.
macOS Tahoe path-handling privilege-escalation vulnerability.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
Community discussion across Reddit, Mastodon, and other social sources.