CVE-2026-20623
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.13%
Last modified
CVE-2026-20623 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.3. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A permissions issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.3. An app may be able to access protected user data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 26.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126348Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-20623?
A permissions issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.3. An app may be able to access protected user data.
How severe is CVE-2026-20623?
CVE-2026-20623 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20623?
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.
How Strix Helps
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