CVE-2026-20622
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Screen Capture Privacy Flaw via Temporary File Handling in macOS

Publication date: 2026-03-25

Last updated on: 2026-03-25

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Tahoe 26.3. An app may be able to capture a user's screen.

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Published
2026-03-25
Last Modified
2026-03-25
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-03-25
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2026-20622
EUVD
EUVD-2026-15037

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.4 (exc)
apple macos From 26.0 (inc) to 26.3 (exc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a privacy issue related to the handling of temporary files on certain macOS versions. Specifically, an application may be able to capture a user's screen due to improper management of these temporary files.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow an application to capture your screen without your consent, potentially exposing sensitive or private information displayed on your device.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your system to macOS Sequoia 15.7.4 or macOS Tahoe 26.3, where the issue has been fixed.

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