macOS Tahoe 26.7

macOS 26.7 known issues for MDM admins. Is it safe to deploy?

Superseded

Deploy verdict: Superseded

Replaced by macOS 26.7.1 in the same major line. Target the newer build. This build wasn't reviewed separately.

Actively exploited vulnerabilities fixed in this release:

When an update fixes a vulnerability that's already being exploited, the case for patching quickly usually outweighs waiting for more reports.

Version	26.7
Build	25G229
Release date	Sep 14, 2026
Days since release	44
Security fixes (CVEs)	178
Actively exploited CVEs fixed	1

Superseded by macOS 26.7.1. Target the newer build unless you have a specific reason not to.
SOFA expiration date: Dec 27, 2026 (in 60 days). This is the ExpirationDate SOFA reports for this build, taken from Apple's update metadata. Treat it as the date Apple may stop offering this build. It isn't an Apple-announced signing deadline.
Deferral windows (calculated from the release date):
- 30-day deferral ends Oct 14, 2026 (passed)
- 60-day deferral ends Nov 13, 2026 (16 days left)
- 90-day deferral ends Dec 13, 2026 (46 days left)
Shipped 28 days after the previous macOS 26 release.