CVE-2026-20632
Received Received - Intake
Path Validation Flaw in macOS Tahoe Allows Sensitive Data Access

Publication date: 2026-03-25

Last updated on: 2026-03-25

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
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Published
2026-03-25
Last Modified
2026-03-25
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-25
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-20632
EUVD
EUVD-2026-15040
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos From 26.0 (inc) to 26.4 (exc)
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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 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.

Impact Analysis

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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