Directory Path Handling Vulnerability in macOS and visionOS by Apple
CVE-2026-20625

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Visionos
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 February 2026

What is CVE-2026-20625?

A vulnerability exists due to improper parsing in the handling of directory paths within macOS and visionOS. This flaw can enable applications to circumvent intended restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive user data. Apple has released updates in macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Tahoe 26.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, and visionOS 26.3 to address this security concern, enhancing path validation to prevent exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

macOS 0 < 14.8.4

macOS 0 < 15.7.4

macOS 0 < 26.3

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126348
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126349
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126350

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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