Apple macOS Sonoma Path Handling Vulnerability Allowing Access to Sensitive User Data

Vulnerability

A path handling vulnerability has been identified in macOS Sonoma, prior to 14.8.4, within the AppleMobileFileIntegrity component. This issue allows an application to potentially access sensitive user data. The vulnerability arises from improper validation in the handling of directory paths, which could be exploited to inject or manipulate data access.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user-sensitive data by applications.

Remediation

Users can upgrade to macOS Sonoma 14.8.4 to address this vulnerability.

Added: Feb 12, 2026, 12:35 AM
Updated: Feb 12, 2026, 12:35 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
3.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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