CVE-2026-20632
Path Validation Flaw in macOS Tahoe Allows Sensitive Data Access
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-03-25
Assigner: Apple Inc.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | From 26.0 (inc) to 26.4 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a parsing issue related to how directory paths are handled in macOS Tahoe. The problem was that the system did not properly validate directory paths, which could allow an application to access sensitive user data improperly. The issue has been fixed in macOS Tahoe version 26.4 by improving path validation.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An application exploiting this vulnerability may be able to access sensitive user data without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of personal or confidential information stored on the affected system.
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