Apple macOS CoreServices Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A permissions issue in the CoreServices component of Apple macOS has been identified, allowing apps to modify protected parts of the file system. This vulnerability affects multiple macOS versions, including Sequoia 15.7, Sonoma 14.8, and Tahoe 26. The issue arises from insufficient restrictions, which could enable unauthorized modifications to critical system areas.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized changes in protected file system areas, potentially allowing apps to disrupt normal system operations or interfere with other applications.

Remediation

Users can update to macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, or macOS Tahoe 26 to address this vulnerability.