Apple macOS Path Handling Vulnerability Allowing Data Observation

Vulnerability

A path handling vulnerability has been identified in Apple macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, and macOS Tahoe 26.5. This vulnerability allows an application to observe unprotected user data. The issue arises from improper path validation, which could potentially be exploited to access sensitive information.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized observation of user data by an application.

Added: May 11, 2026, 9:29 PM
Updated: May 11, 2026, 9:29 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
0.6
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
8.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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