Product:
macOS
Summary
A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue allows an app to potentially access sensitive user data. The problem has been fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.3.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 6.2 | CVE-2026-20651 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to run a malicious application on a local system. The app could leverage the improper handling of temporary files to gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data. Since the attack complexity is low and does not require elevated privileges, it poses a significant risk to users.
Affected Products
- macOS Sequoia 15.7.5 – Fixed privacy issue with improved handling of temporary files.
- macOS Sonoma 14.8.4 – Addressed vulnerability allowing access to sensitive user data.
- macOS Tahoe 26.3 – Resolved privacy concerns related to temporary file management.
Mitigation
To mitigate this issue, users should update their macOS to the latest versions provided by Apple. Regularly applying security updates will help protect against vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious applications.