CVE-2026-20630
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Permissions Bypass in macOS Tahoe Allows Protected Data Access

Publication date: 2026-02-11

Last updated on: 2026-02-12

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 access protected user data.

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Published
2026-02-11
Last Modified
2026-02-12
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-02-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2026-20630
EUVD
EUVD-2026-6725

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 26.3 (exc)

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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow an app to access protected user data, which may lead to unauthorized disclosure of personal or sensitive information.

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Mitigation Strategies

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.

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