Product:
macOS
Summary
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue allows an app to potentially access protected user data. The problem has been fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.4.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 4 | CVE-2026-20607 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to run a malicious application on a local system. The app could leverage the permissions issue to gain unauthorized access to protected user data without the user’s consent. This could lead to data leakage or unauthorized data manipulation.
Affected Products
- macOS Sequoia: Fixed in version 15.7.5
- macOS Sonoma: Fixed in version 14.8.5
- macOS Tahoe: Fixed in version 26.4
Mitigation
To mitigate this issue, users should ensure they are running the latest versions of macOS. Regularly updating the operating system will help protect against vulnerabilities and ensure that any permissions issues are addressed promptly.