CVE-2026-64723
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macOS Logic Issue Exposes Sensitive User Data

Publication date: 2026-07-27

Last updated on: 2026-07-28

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

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Published
2026-07-27
Last Modified
2026-07-28
Generated
2026-08-17
AI Q&A
2026-07-28
EPSS Evaluated
2026-08-15
NVD
CVE-2026-64723
EUVD
EUVD-2026-49485

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos From 14.0 (inc) to 14.8.8 (exc)
apple macos From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.8 (exc)
apple macos From 26.0 (inc) to 26.6 (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

A logic issue in Apple operating systems could allow an app to access sensitive user data due to insufficient checks. This was fixed in recent updates to macOS Sequoia, Sonoma, and Tahoe.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a logic issue allowing apps to access sensitive user data. Detection requires checking macOS versions against patched releases: Sequoia 15.7.8, Sonoma 14.8.8, or Tahoe 26.6. Use system_profiler SPSoftwareDataType to check your macOS version.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could let malicious apps access your private information, such as files, messages, or other sensitive data stored on your device.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows an app to access sensitive user data, which could lead to unauthorized data exposure. This may violate GDPR principles of data minimization and user consent, and could compromise HIPAA compliance by exposing protected health information if such data is involved.

Mitigation Strategies

Update to the latest patched versions of macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.6 to address the logic issue that may allow unauthorized access to sensitive user data.

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