CVE-2026-20648
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.13%
Last modified
CVE-2026-20648 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A privacy issue was addressed by moving sensitive data to a protected location. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.3. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A privacy issue was addressed by moving sensitive data to a protected location. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.3. A malicious app may be able to access notifications from other iCloud devices.
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-2026-20648?
A privacy issue was addressed by moving sensitive data to a protected location. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.3. A malicious app may be able to access notifications from other iCloud devices.
How severe is CVE-2026-20648?
CVE-2026-20648 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-2026-20648?
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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