Apple macOS Logging Privacy Vulnerability in System Settings

Vulnerability

A privacy vulnerability allowing apps to access sensitive user data was identified in the System Settings component of Apple macOS Sequoia 15.7.4 and macOS Tahoe 26.3. This issue arose from inadequate data redaction in log entries, which may have permitted unauthorized access to personal information.

Impact

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

Added: Feb 12, 2026, 12:16 AM
Updated: Feb 12, 2026, 12:16 AM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
0.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
0.0
relevance
2.9
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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