Product:
macOS
Summary
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue allows an app to potentially gain root privileges. The vulnerability has been fixed in several versions of macOS.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.8 | CVE-2026-20614 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to run a malicious application on a vulnerable version of macOS. The application could leverage the path handling issue to escalate privileges and gain root access, allowing the attacker to perform unauthorized actions on the system.
Affected Products
- macOS Sequoia 15.7.4 – Fixed the path handling issue that could allow apps to gain root privileges.
- macOS Tahoe 26.3 – Addressed the vulnerability with improved validation.
- macOS Sonoma 14.8.4 – Resolved the issue to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation.
Mitigation
Users are advised to update their macOS to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Regularly applying security updates can help protect against potential exploits and ensure system integrity.