CVE-2026-20623
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Permissions Vulnerability in macOS Tahoe Allows Unauthorized Data Access
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-02-13
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
Description
A permissions issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.3. An app may be able to access protected user data.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | to 26.3 (exc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a permissions issue in macOS Tahoe that was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. It allowed an app to potentially access protected user data.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability could allow an application to access protected user data without proper authorization, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure.
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?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your system to macOS Tahoe 26.3 or later, where the issue has been fixed by removing the vulnerable code.
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