Apple macOS Tahoe 26 Notification Center Privacy Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A privacy vulnerability in the Notification Center component of macOS Tahoe 26 allows apps to access user-sensitive data, such as location information and contact details related to notifications. This issue arises from inadequate data redaction in log entries, which may enable applications to read protected user data or fingerprint users based on call history.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data, including location information and contact details related to notifications.

Added: Sep 16, 2025, 12:41 AM
Updated: Sep 16, 2025, 12:41 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.5
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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