Apple macOS Temporary File Handling Privacy Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A privacy vulnerability exists in Apple macOS versions Sequoia 15.7.5, Sonoma 14.8.4, and Tahoe 26.3. The issue arises from improper management of temporary files, which may allow applications to access sensitive user data.

Impact

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

Added: Mar 25, 2026, 2:44 AM
Updated: Mar 25, 2026, 2:44 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
4.7
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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