Apple macOS Tahoe Gatekeeper Bypass Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A permissions vulnerability allowing apps to bypass Gatekeeper checks has been identified in Apple macOS Tahoe. This issue is present in versions prior to 26.4. The vulnerability arises from inadequate permission management, which may enable malicious applications to circumvent security measures intended to protect users from unverified software.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized applications being allowed to run, potentially causing harm to the user or system.

Remediation

Users can upgrade to macOS Tahoe 26.4 to address this vulnerability.

Added: Mar 25, 2026, 3:06 AM
Updated: Mar 25, 2026, 3:06 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
1.3
exploitability
4.2
remediation
7.7
relevance
4.7
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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