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    "cveId": "CVE-2026-39875",
    "assignerOrgId": "286789f9-fbc2-4510-9f9a-43facdede74c",
    "assignerShortName": "apple",
    "dateUpdated": "2026-07-28T03:57:08.569Z",
    "dateReserved": "2026-04-07T19:58:20.173Z",
    "datePublished": "2026-07-27T20:14:01.161Z",
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          "value": "A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges."
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          "product": "macOS",
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              "lang": "en",
              "description": "A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges"
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      "references": [
        {
          "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/128067"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/128071"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/128072"
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        "title": "CISA ADP Vulnrichment",
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                "description": "CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions",
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              "attackVector": "LOCAL",
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              "userInteraction": "NONE",
              "scope": "UNCHANGED",
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