CVE-2026-20662
Authorization Bypass in macOS Allows Sensitive Data Exposure
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-02-13
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | From 26.0 (inc) to 26.3 (exc) |
| apple | macos | to 15.7.4 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an authorization issue related to state management in certain macOS versions. Specifically, it allows an attacker with physical access to a locked device to potentially view sensitive user information.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow someone with physical access to your locked device to bypass authorization controls and access sensitive user information stored on the device.
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, ensure that your macOS devices are updated to macOS Sequoia 15.7.4 or macOS Tahoe 26.3, where the issue has been fixed.
Additionally, restrict physical access to locked devices to prevent attackers from viewing sensitive user information.