Authorization Bypass in macOS Tahoe 26.4 Allows App to Access Sensitive Data
CVE-2026-20696 Published on May 11, 2026
An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-20696 is exploitable with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CVE-2026-20696 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-20696
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Affected Versions
Apple macOS:- Before 26.4 is affected.