CVE-2026-20684
Gatekeeper Bypass via Permissions Issue in macOS Tahoe
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-03-25
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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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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| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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AI Powered Q&A
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, you should update your system to macOS Tahoe 26.4 or later, where the issue has been fixed.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a permissions issue in macOS Tahoe that allowed an application to bypass Gatekeeper checks. Gatekeeper is a security feature designed to ensure that only trusted software runs on the system. The issue was addressed by adding additional restrictions and fixed in macOS Tahoe version 26.4.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an application to bypass Gatekeeper's security checks, potentially enabling the execution of untrusted or malicious software on the affected macOS system. This could lead to unauthorized actions or compromise of the system's security.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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