CVE-2026-20629
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Temporary File Handling Flaw in macOS Tahoe Risks Data Exposure

Publication date: 2026-02-11

Last updated on: 2026-02-17

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.3. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
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Published
2026-02-11
Last Modified
2026-02-17
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-20629
EUVD
EUVD-2026-6221
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 26.3 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-922 The product stores sensitive information without properly limiting read or write access by unauthorized actors.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a privacy issue related to the handling of temporary files in macOS Tahoe. Due to improper handling, an application may be able to access user-sensitive data that it should not have access to. The issue has been addressed and fixed in macOS Tahoe version 26.3.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an application to access sensitive user data without authorization, potentially leading to privacy breaches and unauthorized data exposure.

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Mitigation Strategies

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

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