CVE-2026-20601
Keystroke Monitoring via Permissions Bypass in macOS Tahoe
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-03-04
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | to 26.3 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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.