CVE-2026-65400
Apple macOS Improper Authentication Vulnerability
CVSS
9.8
Crítico
EPSS
9.9%
p95
KEV
SÍ
18 ago 2026
Exploit Today
79
0-100
Publicado: 6 ago 2026 · Última mod.: 19 ago 2026 · CWE-287
Producto
Apple / macOS
Vulnerabilidad
Apple macOS Improper Authentication Vulnerability
Añadido a KEV
18 ago 2026
Remediar antes de
21 ago 2026
Uso conocido en ransomware
No
Descripción resumida
Apple macOS contains an improper authentication vulnerability that could allow an attacker on the network to authenticate to Screen Sharing without valid credentials.
Acción requerida
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.
Notas
https://support.apple.com/en-us/148170; https://support.apple.com/en-us/148171; https://support.apple.com/en-us/148172 ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-65400
An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.9, macOS Sonoma 14.8.9, macOS Tahoe 26.6.1. An attacker on the network may be able to authenticate to Screen Sharing without valid credentials.
- support.apple.comhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/148170
- support.apple.comhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/148171
- support.apple.comhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/148172
- seclists.orghttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Aug/36
- seclists.orghttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Aug/37
- advisories.ncsc.nlhttps://advisories.ncsc.nl/2026/ncsc-2026-0280.html
- www.cisa.govhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-65400