Product:
macOS Tahoe
Summary
A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue may allow an app to access sensitive user data. The vulnerability has been fixed in the latest version of macOS Tahoe.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 5.3 | CVE-2026-20632 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker could craft a malicious application that improperly handles directory paths. By leveraging this flaw, the attacker may gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data without requiring any user interaction or elevated privileges.
Affected Products
- macOS Tahoe: The latest version addresses the parsing issue in directory paths.
Mitigation
Users are advised to update to the latest version of macOS Tahoe to mitigate this vulnerability. Regularly applying security updates can help protect against potential exploits.