Apple macOS Tahoe Directory Path Handling Vulnerability Allowing Access to Sensitive User Data

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in the way macOS Tahoe handles directory paths, potentially allowing applications to access sensitive user data. This issue has been addressed in macOS Tahoe 26.3, which includes improved path validation to mitigate the problem.

Impact

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

Remediation

Users can upgrade to macOS Tahoe 26.3 to address this vulnerability.

Added: Feb 11, 2026, 11:29 PM
Updated: Feb 11, 2026, 11:29 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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

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