CVE-2026-20633

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

CVSS v3 5.5 MEDIUM

5.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126795	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126796	Release Notes Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-03-25 01:17

Updated : 2026-03-25 19:59

NVD link : CVE-2026-20633

Mitre link : CVE-2026-20633

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-20633

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

macos

CWE

CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

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