CVE-2026-20630
Permissions Bypass in macOS Tahoe Allows Protected Data Access
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-02-12
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-277 | A product defines a set of insecure permissions that are inherited by objects that are created by the program. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a permissions issue in macOS Tahoe that was addressed by adding additional restrictions. It allowed an application to potentially access protected user data without proper authorization.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability could allow an app to access protected user data, which may lead to unauthorized disclosure of personal or sensitive information.
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 adding additional restrictions to prevent unauthorized app access to protected user data.