Apple macOS Tahoe 26 Logic Issue Vulnerability Allowing Access to Sensitive User Data

Vulnerability

A logic vulnerability has been identified in macOS Tahoe 26, affecting various Mac models. This issue allows applications to potentially access sensitive user data by bypassing established privacy preferences. The vulnerability arises from inadequate validation of symlink handling, which could be exploited to manipulate data access rights.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user information, violating privacy protections.

Added: May 26, 2026, 11:50 PM
Updated: May 26, 2026, 11:50 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.2
remediation
7.7
relevance
9.6
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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