CVE-2026-20679
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2026-20679 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.8.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.7.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 26.0, < 26.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126795Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126796Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-20679?
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination.
How severe is CVE-2026-20679?
CVE-2026-20679 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20679?
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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