# CVE-2026-113947: macOS Golden Gate archive parsing arbitrary code execution

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-113947-this-issue-was-addressed-with-improved-access-restrictions-this  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-10-26. Updated: 2026-10-26  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-113947 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.8 · Published 2026-10-26

macOS Golden Gate is Apple's core operating system that manages system resources and user data. A flaw in how it processes archive files could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or crash the system when a user unpacks a maliciously crafted archive. This could lead to complete system compromise or loss of availability.

Technologies: [Apple macOS Golden Gate](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/macos-golden-gate). Vendors: [Apple](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/apple).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-113947 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-113947 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-113947?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 26 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Apple macOS Golden Gate prior to 27.2.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-113947?** Yes: fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-113947 attacked?** It is attacked with local access.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-113947?** Check whether you run Apple macOS Golden Gate at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2

## Technical details

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the archive parsing functionality of macOS Golden Gate, triggered when unpacking a maliciously crafted archive file. The vulnerability requires user interaction (unpacking an archive) but can result in unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution. The issue was fixed with improved access restrictions and bounds checking in version 27.2.

## Affected products

- Apple macOS Golden Gate prior to 27.2

## Timeline

- 2026-10-26: disclosed

## References

- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521](https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521)

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