CVE-2025-46278
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Cache Handling Flaw in macOS Tahoe Allows Unauthorized Data Access

Publication date: 2025-12-17

Last updated on: 2025-12-18

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to access protected user data.
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Published
2025-12-17
Last Modified
2025-12-18
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-12-17
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-46278
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 26.2 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves improper handling of caches in macOS Tahoe, which could allow an application to access protected user data. The issue was fixed by improving cache handling in macOS Tahoe 26.2.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your system to macOS Tahoe 26.2 or later, as this version includes the fix for the vulnerability by improving cache handling to prevent unauthorized access to protected user data.

Impact Analysis

An application exploiting this vulnerability may be able to access protected user data without authorization, potentially leading to data exposure or privacy breaches.

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