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Apple Core Services Path Handling Vulnerability Granting Root Privileges

Vulnerability

A path handling vulnerability in the Core Services component of multiple Apple operating systems, including iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, and visionOS 26.3, allows an application to gain root privileges. This issue was addressed with improved validation. The vulnerability arises from improper path handling, which could be exploited to escalate privileges.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized root access on the affected device.

Added: Feb 12, 2026, 12:18 AM
Updated: Feb 12, 2026, 12:18 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
10.0
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
2.9
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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