CVE-2026-20696: An app may be able to access sensitive user data in Apple macOS
CVE-2026-20696 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS where an authorization issue could allow an app to access sensitive user data. The issue was addressed by improved state management and fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. 4. There is no CVSS score available for this vulnerability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data, but the fix is indicated to be in macOS Tahoe 26. 4.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an authorization flaw in Apple macOS that may permit an application to access sensitive user data improperly. The issue was resolved by enhancing state management mechanisms. The fix is included in macOS Tahoe 26.4. No detailed technical exploitation methods or impact scenarios are provided. No CVSS score is assigned, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
An application could potentially access sensitive user data due to an authorization issue. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of user information. No further impact details or exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to macOS Tahoe 26.4 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed through improved state management. Since the vendor advisory indicates the issue is fixed in this version, applying this update is the recommended remediation. Patch status beyond this is not explicitly confirmed; users should verify with official Apple advisories for the latest guidance.
CVE-2026-20696: An app may be able to access sensitive user data in Apple macOS
Description
CVE-2026-20696 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS where an authorization issue could allow an app to access sensitive user data. The issue was addressed by improved state management and fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. 4. There is no CVSS score available for this vulnerability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data, but the fix is indicated to be in macOS Tahoe 26. 4.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an authorization flaw in Apple macOS that may permit an application to access sensitive user data improperly. The issue was resolved by enhancing state management mechanisms. The fix is included in macOS Tahoe 26.4. No detailed technical exploitation methods or impact scenarios are provided. No CVSS score is assigned, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
An application could potentially access sensitive user data due to an authorization issue. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of user information. No further impact details or exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to macOS Tahoe 26.4 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed through improved state management. Since the vendor advisory indicates the issue is fixed in this version, applying this update is the recommended remediation. Patch status beyond this is not explicitly confirmed; users should verify with official Apple advisories for the latest guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-11T14:43:07.876Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a028749cbff5d86108b51be
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 1:50:01 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 1:55:34 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 3:50:00 AM
Views: 1
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