CVE-2026-20601
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Keystroke Monitoring via Permissions Bypass in macOS Tahoe

Publication date: 2026-02-11

Last updated on: 2026-03-04

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.3. An app may be able to monitor keystrokes without user permission.
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Published
2026-02-11
Last Modified
2026-03-04
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-20601
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 26.3 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a permissions issue in macOS Tahoe where an application may be able to monitor keystrokes without obtaining user permission.

The issue was addressed by adding additional restrictions and fixed in macOS Tahoe version 26.3.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an application to monitor your keystrokes without your consent, potentially capturing sensitive information such as passwords, personal messages, or other confidential data.

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Mitigation Strategies

The issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.3. To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update your system to macOS Tahoe 26.3 or later.

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