Product:
macOS
Summary
A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue allows an app to potentially capture a user’s screen. The problem has been fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.4 and macOS Tahoe 26.3.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.5 | CVE-2026-20622 |
Exploitation
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a malicious application that takes advantage of the temporary file handling issue. If the user runs the app, it may be able to capture sensitive information displayed on the user’s screen without their consent.
Affected Products
- macOS Sequoia 15.7.4 – Fixed the privacy issue related to temporary file handling.
- macOS Tahoe 26.3 – Also addressed the same privacy concern.
Mitigation
To mitigate this issue, users should update their macOS to the latest versions, specifically Sequoia 15.7.4 or Tahoe 26.3, which include the necessary fixes to prevent unauthorized screen capture.