Apple macOS Tahoe Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in LaunchServices

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the LaunchServices component of Apple macOS Tahoe was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue allowed an app to access protected user data. The vulnerability was present in the handling of directory paths, where improper validation could have been exploited to access sensitive information.

Impact

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

Added: Feb 11, 2026, 11:51 PM
Updated: Feb 11, 2026, 11:51 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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

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