CVE-2026-20607
Improper Permissions in macOS Allow Unauthorized User Data Access
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-03-26
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | From 14.0 (inc) to 14.8.5 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.5 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 26.0 (inc) to 26.4 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-269 | The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a permissions issue in certain versions of macOS (Sequoia, Sonoma, Tahoe) where an application may be able to access protected user data due to insufficient restrictions.
The issue was addressed by adding additional restrictions to prevent unauthorized access.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an application to access protected user data without proper authorization, potentially leading to privacy breaches or 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 macOS system to one of the fixed versions: macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, or macOS Tahoe 26.4.