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Apple macOS: CVE-2026-65400 Improper Authentication Vulnerability

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Executive summary

A security vulnerability (CVE-2026-65400) involving improper authentication affects Apple macOS. Stakeholders must apply vendor mitigations and follow CISA BOD 26-04 guidance.

No verified workaround yet

None of the linked reports describe a mitigation. Follow this incident to hear when one appears.

Official fix
Technical root cause

Under active investigation. No report has identified a root cause yet.

Evidence

1 report · 1 CVEShow
  1. [1]
    CVE First report
    Apple macOS: CVE-2026-65400 (Improper Authentication)(opens security advisory in a new tab)

    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…

    by CISA KEV 0upvotes 0comments

Timeline

  1. First report on security advisory

    Apple macOS: CVE-2026-65400 (Improper Authentication)

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