Event Brief
Meta patches Muse macOS exploit enabling AI agent takeover
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 22, 2026 at 8:14 AM ET
Summary: Meta issued a patch for its Muse macOS app after a zero-day vulnerability was found that could let attackers take control of the AI agent. Security researcher Patrick Wardle said the bug used an undocumented Muse setting to redirect transcription processing from Meta’s servers.
WHO: Meta; Patrick Wardle
WHAT: Meta patched a zero-day vulnerability in its Muse macOS app that could allow attackers to control the AI agent by redirecting transcription processing.
WHEN: Sep 22, 2026 at 7:53 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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