CVE-2026-20696
Description
An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
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An authorization issue in macOS Tahoe allows an app to access sensitive user data; patched in macOS Tahoe 26.4.
Vulnerability
CVE-2026-20696 is an authorization issue in macOS Tahoe that arises from improper state management. This flaw could allow an app to access sensitive user data without proper authorization.
Exploitation
An attacker would need to persuade the user to run a malicious app on the affected system. No additional privileges or network access are required for exploitation, as the issue resides in local authorization checks.
Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data, such as personal files, credentials, or other private information stored on the device.
Mitigation
Apple addressed this issue in macOS Tahoe 26.4 with improved state management. Users are advised to update their systems to the latest version to mitigate the risk [1].
AI Insight generated on May 18, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Patches
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References
1- support.apple.com/en-us/126794nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
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