CVE-2020-9786

Name: CVE-2020-9786
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-27T21:15:15.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9786 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.4, Security Update 2020-002 Mojave, Security Update 2020-002 High Sierra. An application may be able to trigger a sysdiagnose.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.4, Security Update 2020-002 Mojave, Security Update 2020-002 High Sierra. An application may be able to trigger a sysdiagnose.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.15.4

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211100Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211100Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9786?

How severe is CVE-2020-9786?

CVE-2020-9786 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9786?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST