Apple macOS Tahoe Logging Privacy Vulnerability Allowing Access to Sensitive User Data

Vulnerability

A privacy vulnerability in macOS Tahoe was addressed in version 26.1. This issue allowed applications to access sensitive user data due to inadequate data redaction in system logging. The vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with physical access to an unlocked device that is paired with the user's Mac.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user information, which could be viewed in system logs.

Added: Jan 16, 2026, 6:20 PM
Updated: Jan 16, 2026, 6:20 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
2.8
remediation
7.7
relevance
2.1
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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