CVE-2026-20685
PCC Release Path Traversal Vulnerability
Publication date: 2026-05-18
Last updated on: 2026-05-18
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | pcc | 5e290.3 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
| CWE-20 | The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves a path handling issue in Apple PCC that could allow an attacker positioned within a privileged network to leak sensitive information. The problem was addressed by improving validation mechanisms to prevent such leaks.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information by an attacker who has a privileged position in the network. This could compromise confidentiality and potentially expose private data.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update to PCC Release 5E290.3 where the path handling issue has been fixed with improved validation.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how this vulnerability impacts compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.